The human race ignored the green mould on bread for thousands of years until Alexander Fleming realised this genus of fungus, Penicillium, could be used as an antibiotic, which has since saved ...

“Fungi are absolutely remarkable chemists ... Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin — from a fungus called Penicillium — that we used to combat bacterial epidemics that kept sweeping ...

A recent study has shed light on the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms of Penicillium expansum, the fungal culprit behind ...

While mold doesn’t have the best reputation, some types can actually be quite beneficial. Take Penicillium, for example—it’s the mold responsible for producing penicillin, one of the most ...

Since its initial use in cheesemaking in 1898, the strain has been cloned repeatedly to maintain consistency in taste and ...

France holds a great deal of pride in its gastronomy, and the country’s variety of cheeses make up a significant chunk of its ...

While there are many different types of molds, one common indoor mold is Penicillium, which can cause nasal allergies and asthma in certain people. If you've been diagnosed with an environmental ...