Is neomycin natural, or is it made in a lab?
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Neomycin is indeed a natural product, derived from the bacterium *Streptomyces fradiae*. Discovered in 1949 by microbiologist Selman Waksman, it belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics, which are known for their origin in soil-dwelling microorganisms. The production process involves cultivating this specific bacterium to yield the antibiotic compound, which is then isolated and purified for medicinal use.
