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Ernst Chain was a biochemist who played a crucial role in the development of penicillin, contributing significantly to its purification and clinical testing, which transformed antibiotic therapy and saved countless lives globally.

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The public map records this plaque for Ernst Chain. Its recorded inscription reads: Sir Ernst Chain (1906-1979) Biochemist and Developer of Penicillin lived here

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