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How Did a Human End Up Infected by This Rose-Killing Fungus?
A man in India is the first person thought to be sickened by a fungus that usually attacks and kills rose plants.
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A Soil Fungus That Causes Lung Infections Is Spreading Across the U.S.
An illness-causing fungus known as hisoplasma is in the soil of nearly all U.S. states, a new study suggests. The researchers behind the work say doctors may be relying on outdated risk maps and therefore missing diagnoses of the infections, which can sometimes be deadly.
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Extreme Chernobyl Fungus Could Protect Astronauts From Deadly Radiation
An experiment done aboard the International Space Station demonstrates the potential for a hardy fungus to shield astronauts from cosmic radiation. This fungus has already proved its mettle inside one of the most hostile places on Earth: the ruined Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
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Thank Fungi For Cheese, Wine And Beer This Holiday Season
It’s hard to imagine a holiday table without bread, meat, vegetables, wine, beer or a board of French cheeses for those with more adventurous palates. Savouring these delicacies with family and friends is part of what makes the holidays so much fun.