Drying wet clothes on racks in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of harmful mould growing in your home.
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Mycotoxins contamination causes health issues. Paying attention to storage of agricultural produce can save many lives.
Hemp flowers and certain cannabis products contain fungal toxins, including Aspergillus and Fusarium, that can exceed acceptable regulatory levels.
Fungal infections can be among the hardest to treat, and since the pandemic began they’ve become only more common. To prevent future antifungal resistance, scientists have developed tiny molecular drills.
Raw flour at the store still contains live microorganisms. And while cooking can kill the fungi, it doesn’t destroy any illness-causing mycotoxins that might be present.
While ‘The Last of Us’ is a dramatic projection of a deadly fungal outbreak, it is based, if not in reality, in logic. And it’s a reminder that fungal infections are growing more resistant.
Researchers have discovered the first known example of a hybrid fungus that infects humans.
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