Can You Make Penicillin from Moldy Bread? The Fascinating Intersection of Mold and Medicine
The world of antibiotics is vast and complex, yet nothing captures the public’s imagination quite like the story of penicillin—the first true antibiotic. Discovered serendipitously by Alexander Fleming in 1928, penicillin revolutionized medicine and has saved countless lives. The notion of crafting penicillin from readily available materials, such as moldy bread, intrigues many. But can … Read more