The Fungus that Shaped the World

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. 

Show notes, sources, and transcript can be found at https://linktr.ee/surprisinglybrilliant 

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