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The Fungus that Shaped the World
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast 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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Show notes, sources, and transcript can be found at https://linktr.ee/surprisinglybrilliant
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Released:
Jun 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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