Mushrooms and moulds: The remarkable story of Dr Akira Endo and the statins revolution
His discovery is widely seen as the most important drug breakthrough since penicillin.
“I was born into a rural farming family in northern Japan, in Akita, where I lived for 17 years with my extended family, including my grandparents.
“My grandfather … was a great home teacher to me … and thanks to his influence, I became fascinated with mushrooms and other moulds.”
