A chemical that could kill a germ without harming the patient
Paul Ehrlich
Doctor from Germany, born in 1854, examined diphtheria, discovered a chemical to help antibodies attack germs, enabled more effective medicines to be developed
Sahachiro Hatter
New scientist, tested mixtures as Magic Bullets, found chemical 606 effective against syphilis, developed salverson 606
Gerhard Domak
Discovered prontosil, a sulfonamide antibiotic medicine, effective against streptococcus infection, tested on his daughter successfully
Sulfonamides caused liver damage and were ineffective against strong diseases
The development of penicillin marked the end of the search for effective antibiotics
