Fungi on the Move: Belarus Forests Warn of a New Age of Tree-Killing Mold
New research shows tree-killing fungi are rapidly spreading through Belarus forests, driven by climate change and global plant trade.
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When Mold Becomes the Artist: Fungal Pigments Found in Historic Textiles
Hidden fungi can alter pigments in historic textiles, quietly reshaping color, authenticity, and conservation decisions inside museums.
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The Mold Behind the Spice Rack
Dried peppercorns can harbor toxigenic fungi. New research reveals hidden mycotoxin risks in one of the world’s most common spices.
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Why Storage Increases the Risk of Mold
Why mold often grows in storage spaces even when rooms feel dry—and how trapped moisture, airflow limits, and time create hidden risks.
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The Carbon Toll: What Trees Pay Fungi — and How Climate Change Changes the Rate
Forests pay a hidden carbon cost to fungi. New research shows how climate change is reshaping this underground trade.
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Fungal Succession in the Soil: What Repeated Cropping Is Doing Beneath Our Feet
Soil fungi shift under repeated cropping, reducing diversity and raising pathogens, revealing why monoculture quietly weakens soil health over time.
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Rooted in Alliance: How Fungi and Bacteria Team Up to Shape the Plant World
Beneath plant roots, fungi and bacteria form powerful alliances that shape soil health, crop resilience, and the future of sustainable agriculture.
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Plastic-Eating Partnerships: How Soil Fungi and Calcium Are Teaming Up to Digest Bioplastics
Climate change is expanding Valley Fever beyond deserts, as dust, warming soils, and global trade allow Coccidioides to reach new regions.
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Valley Fever on the Move: How Climate Change is Blowing a Soil Fungus Across New Frontiers
Climate change is expanding Valley Fever beyond desert regions, as dust, drought, and warming soils help a dangerous fungus spread into new territories.
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A Desert Fungus at Our Doorstep
A locally acquired case of Valley Fever in Taiwan shows how fungal pathogens can travel through global trade, revealing new mold risks beyond traditional environments.
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