Whether you are a researcher, healthcare professional, industry specialist, or a homeowner trying to understand mold, the following resources represent some of the most reliable and authoritative sources available. This page is maintained by the MoldNewsHub research team and updated as new resources become available.
Health & Safety Authorities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC provides evidence-based guidance on mold exposure, health effects, and remediation. Their mold resource hub is one of the most cited references in public health literature.
cdc.gov — Mold Resources
World Health Organization (WHO) — Indoor Air Quality Guidelines
The WHO guidelines on dampness and mould provide a comprehensive review of health risks associated with indoor fungal exposure, drawing on global epidemiological studies.
who.int — Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Mold and Moisture
The EPA covers indoor air quality, building remediation standards, and guidance for schools and commercial buildings.
epa.gov — Mold and Moisture
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
NIEHS funds and publishes research on environmental exposures including mold, with a focus on links between fungal exposure and respiratory and immune health outcomes.
niehs.nih.gov — Mold
Scientific Research Databases
PubMed / NCBI
The primary database for peer-reviewed biomedical and life sciences literature. Searching terms such as “mycology,” “fungal pathogen,” or “indoor mold exposure” returns thousands of indexed studies.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
MycoBank
An online database maintained by the International Mycological Association providing nomenclature, taxonomy, and descriptions for fungi. Essential for species-level identification and classification research.
mycobank.org
Index Fungorum
A global index of fungal names maintained in partnership with Species Fungorum. Used internationally as the reference point for accepted names of fungal species.
indexfungorum.org
Key Academic Journals in Mycology
Medical Mycology (Oxford Academic)
The official journal of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM), publishing research on fungal infections, antifungal agents, diagnostics, and epidemiology.
academic.oup.com/mmy
Fungal Biology (Elsevier)
Covers all aspects of fungal biology including ecology, genetics, biochemistry, and applied mycology.
sciencedirect.com — Fungal Biology
Journal of Fungi (MDPI — Open Access)
An open-access journal covering medical, veterinary, and environmental mycology. Freely accessible to all readers.
mdpi.com/journal/jof
Industry Standards & Professional Organizations
IICRC — Standard S520 (Mold Remediation)
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification publishes S520, the widely adopted professional standard for mold assessment and remediation.
iicrc.org
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
AIHA provides technical resources and guidelines for professionals assessing indoor environmental quality, including mold sampling protocols and exposure assessment frameworks.
aiha.org
MoldNewsHub Research Publications
MoldNews Review
Our in-house research journal covering the intersection of mold science, industry standards, and public health. Issues are available for download on our Research Journals page.
Peer-Reviewed Research by YCM Mold Research Center
Fungal Contamination Patterns and Surface Material Susceptibility in Manufacturing Environments
YCM Mold Research Center · Sustainable Microbiology, Oxford University Press / Applied Microbiology International, 2025
This peer-reviewed study examines fungal contamination patterns across different surface materials in manufacturing environments, providing evidence-based insights for sustainable industrial hygiene, contamination prevention, and surface specification in production facilities. Independently conducted by the YCM Mold Research Center — representing independent industrial research achieving internationally recognized academic standards.
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