EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Fever That Built Our World
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In 1928, a contaminated lab dish led to the discovery of penicillin—but that's only half the story. The real breakthrough came during WWII when a desperate search for mass production methods transformed Alexander Fleming's curiosity into the weapon that would save more lives than any general's strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1928, a contaminated lab dish led to the discovery of penicillin—but that's only half the story. The real breakthrough came during WWII when a desperate search for mass production methods transformed Alexander Fleming's curiosity into the weapon that would save more lives than any general's strategy.
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