He was unable to convince a chemist to help him extract and stabilize the antibacterial compound found in the broth filtrate .
Fleming was a famously poor communicator and orator , which meant his findings were not initially given much attention .
Fleming was unable to convince a chemist to help Fleming extract and stabilize the antibacterial compound found in the broth filtrate .
Fleming was a famously poor communicator and orator , which meant his findings were not initially given much attention .