The Fungus that Shaped the World
Jun 18, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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Episode description
The course of World War II, the development of successful cancer treatment, and just being able to go outside without fear all come down to one thing: the humble Penicillium fungus. Maren tells Greg a tale of accidental discoveries, fungal espionage, and the daunting potential future of medicine without this life-saving substance.
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