Methods of Treatment - Antibiotics - Dr. Hamao Umezawa

Methods of Treatment:
Antibiotics: Dr. Hamao Umezawa

This reading chronicles Dr. Umezawa's research into a treatment for tuberculosis in Japan, research that eventually led him to a new antibiotic cancer drug as well as a mold-fighting compound to replace the environmentally toxic mercury compounds previously in use.

Relevant National Science Education Standards

Life Science — Cancer cells play a major role in this reading.
History and Nature of Science — The reading illustrates part of the history of cancer treatment.

Relevant New Jersey State Science Education Standards

5.1 The reading describes how Dr. Umezawa applied his skills as an observer and researcher.

5.2 The reading describes the discovery of a major cancer drug.

5.4 The reading describes how new cancer treatment technologies are developed.

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5.1	The reading describes how Dr. Umezawa applied his skills as an observer and researcher.
5.2	The reading describes the discovery of a major cancer drug.
5.4	The reading describes how new cancer treatment technologies are developed.