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Should you cut or chuck mouldy food?

What's That Rash?

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The Moldy Revolution: Penicillin's Origins

This chapter explores the discovery of penicillin, detailing Alexander Fleming's initial observations and the subsequent developments by Florey and Chain. It also examines the cultural and psychological perceptions of mold, particularly in relation to food safety and human responses to decay.

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