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Happy accidents : serendipity in major medical breakthroughs in the twentieth century

by Morton A. Meyers

This exploration of serendipity in 20th-century medicine examines how accidental discoveries led to breakthroughs such as penicillin and X-rays. It highlights the importance of recognising chance findings and advocates for a more creative approach to scientific research.

Accession 18196 ISBN 9781611451627 Publisher Arcade
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