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A Discovery

Throughout the lands and the seven seas, humanity has been ravaged by all kinds of disease. These illnesses are both debilitating and deadly. They are caused by small agents we cannot see. I am among the crusaders who have never given up hope. I have spent countless hours gazing through a microscope. Illnesses are perpetrated by viruses and bacteria. The pathogenic numbers amount to a plethora. I have a bacterial culture inside this Petri dish. However, a factor has worked against my wish. What I see has been ravaged by mold contamination. Wait a minute. This deserves closer examination. Around the mycoses blooms, no bacteria grow near. Areas circling the mold are completely clear. I will further investigate to see what I can find. Perhaps something here will help humankind.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/3/2011 12:44:00 PM
Yes the discovery of penicillin was one of medicines miracles and a great discovery. Thank you Robert for your so very kind words about my poem , The Sound of Silence". Thank you. Love, Joyce.
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Date: 1/3/2011 11:54:00 AM
If you can find a way to decontaminate mankind, you deserve a Nobel Prize, Robert. Your work is intelligent, interesting and very well written. You definitely deserved the top spot in my contest and I'm glad to hear more people are now discovering your talent. Love and blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 1/2/2011 7:55:00 PM
AMAZING Robert! Is this true? If so, what disease are you researching? Keep up the magnificant work; writing and in the lab... Lay
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