Fungi Beneath the Waves: Mold Genera Found Living Inside Seaweed
Seaweed isn’t mold-free—research finds familiar fungal genera living inside Ulva, revealing a surprising marine frontier for mycology.
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Snow as Strategy: Fighting Mold and Frost in the Pasture Warzone
Snow can protect grass from frost but also incubate snow mold. New research shows how snow removal reshapes winter disease risk.
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Airflow, Moisture, and Mold: A Building Design Perspective
Airflow matters more than cleaning. When air moves along walls, moisture clears faster and mold grows slower—helping buildings stay healthier and drier.
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Two Toxins, One Enzyme: A Bacterial Breakthrough Against Mold Contamination
A new bacterial enzyme, PsCopA, detoxifies both aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone in grains—stable, cofactor-free, and over 90% effective.
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From Plant Waste to Power: Fungi-Led Microbial Teams Could Transform the Bioeconomy
Fungi-led microbial teams are transforming plant waste into fuels and biochemicals, redefining how the bioeconomy turns biomass into value.
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The Fungus in the Courtroom: Fusarium graminearum and the Legal Limits of Mycology
A courtroom case reveals how a common crop fungus crossed legal boundaries, exposing the fragile line between scientific research and biosecurity law.
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Hot City, Tougher Fungi — How Urban Heat Islands Are Training Fungal Survivors
Urban heat islands are driving fungi to evolve stronger pigmentation and heat tolerance, turning cities into real-time laboratories of microbial survival.
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The Mycology Gap: Why India’s Fungal Infection Crisis Is Outpacing Its Diagnostics
India’s fungal infection crisis is accelerating faster than its diagnostic capacity, exposing a dangerous gap with global public health implications.
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Mold Control Does Not Always Mean Killing Mold
Mold control isn’t about killing spores. Science shows managing moisture and conditions is the key to preventing indoor mold growth long term.
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Fungi in Bloom: How a Scented Mold Could Help Erase Mosquitoes
A flower-scented fungus lures mosquitoes to their death, offering a novel, eco-safe biocontrol strategy as climate change expands disease risk.
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