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The Fungus that Shaped the World

The Fungus that Shaped the World

Update: 2020-06-182
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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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