Satoshi Ōmura - Nobel Lecture: A splendid gift from the Earth: The origins & impact of Avermectin

Dr. Satoshi Omura details his lifelong research on microbial metabolites, highlighting the discovery of ivermectin. Through a partnership with Merck & Co., he isolated *Streptomyces avermitilis* from soil, leading to a drug that has saved millions from river blindness and elephantiasis. His work emphasizes the synergy between nature, systematic screening, and global philanthropic efforts.