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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

We often step on it without noticing. What is special about the bright orange nectria fungus?

The article discusses the bright orange nectria fungus, highlighting its role in decomposing dead organic matter rather than being a significant pathogen.

Mar 20 • 07:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is Candida auris, the super-resistant and potentially deadly fungus spreading in hospitals in the United States

Candida auris, a super-resistant fungus, is rapidly spreading in hospitals in New York and New Jersey, raising significant public health concerns.

Mar 19 • 14:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Polish scientists discovered a new species of mushroom. 'It expands knowledge of taxonomic diversity.'

Scientists from the Department of Ecosystem Protection at the Agricultural University of Krakow have discovered a new species of ascomycete fungus named Cytospora tatrensis.

Mar 14 • 08:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Health alert due to the expansion of a fungus transmitted by cats

Authorities in Uruguay have raised alarms due to the detection of the infectious fungus Sporothrix brasiliensis, first found in Brazil, which poses a significant health risk to humans.

Mar 12 • 22:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE SEEDS OF SCIENCE ⟩ This year's fungus has a very peculiar appearance

This article discusses the history of the slime mold discovery in Estonia, with a focus on its first identification in the 1930s.

Mar 12 • 00:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Coral fungus, crab, or snails. RestaurantWeek invites with refined menus at good prices

Czechia's RestaurantWeek features a diverse array of refined menus at affordable prices, highlighting ingredients like coral fungus and crab.

Mar 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The golden frog, which was extinct due to a fungus, returns to nature

The golden frog, an endemic amphibian from Panama that has not been seen in the wild for almost two decades, has returned to nature following the release of captive-bred specimens.

Mar 2 • 11:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Breathing danger: Creeping wall fungus triggers health fears

A report highlights the health risks posed by mould in homes, particularly its severe effects on respiratory health and the necessity for early intervention.

Feb 28 • 00:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New species of spider, with 'extraordinary survival strategy', identified in the Ecuadorian Amazon

A new spider species, Taczanowskia waska, has been identified in the Ecuadorian Amazon, showcasing a remarkable survival strategy by mimicking a parasitic fungus.

Feb 27 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

To block Ecuadorian banana and orito, Colombia claims that ‘Fusarium’ race 4 is near its border, but the outbreak is ‘contained and on the other side’

Colombia has banned the import of certain Ecuadorian fruits, citing fears of the Fusarium race 4 fungus, a claim that is contested by Ecuador's banana sector.

Feb 26 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sporotrichosis: learn about the disease that an owner contracted after being scratched by a cat

Divanilson Paiva contracted sporotrichosis from his pet cat Bartmil, which was infected with a fungus, highlighting the potential zoonotic transmission of the disease between felines and humans.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Too Mush, the lion's mane mushroom steaks that want to make a space on the supermarket shelf

The Spanish brand Too Mush is introducing ready-to-eat lion's mane mushroom products, aiming to popularize this nutritious fungus in households and restaurants.

Feb 26 • 04:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

He has fought with the shameful disease for 20 years

Research shows that nail fungus affects those afflicted both physically and mentally, leading many to desperately seek solutions that often don't work.

Feb 23 • 11:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It is neither an animal, plant nor fungus. Scientists have discovered a mysterious form of life

Scientists have revealed that the ancient organism Prototaxites, which thrived around 400 million years ago, may represent an entirely unknown form of life, distinct from any known species.

Feb 22 • 09:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Coffee Crops Are Dying From a Fungus With Species-Jumping Genes - Researchers Are 'Resurrecting' Their Genomes to Understand How and Why

Researchers are investigating a devastating coffee wilt disease that affects coffee crops globally, caused by the fungus Fusarium xylarioides, which has severe implications for coffee production and supply.

Feb 18 • 04:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution

Minnesota health officials are alerting the public to an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection caused by the Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII fungus.

Feb 17 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Drug-resisting 'highly contagious' fungus may be in UK as warnings issued

Experts warn that a highly contagious strain of fungal ringworm resistant to treatment may be spreading in the UK, following reported cases in New York.

Feb 16 • 15:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

4 signs of how to recognize nail fungus

The article provides insights on how to identify nail fungus as summer transitions to fall and winter.

Feb 13 • 15:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

A new 'zombie fungus' species discovered in Brazil: takes over the spider's body after infecting it

A new species of 'zombie fungus' in Brazil infects and completely takes over the bodies of certain spiders.

Feb 11 • 07:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Natural dye produced by Amazon fungus can be used in cosmetics

Initial tests with a natural dye produced by the fungus Talaromyces amestolkiae from the Amazon show potential for developing eco-friendly cosmetics like facial creams, gel sticks, and shampoos, with antioxidant and antibacterial effects.

Feb 6 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Superfungus: RN confirms first case of Candida auris in patient

Rio Grande do Norte reports its first confirmed case of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in a 58-year-old Spanish patient, who is currently hospitalized and isolated.

Feb 5 • 14:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Liam Neeson hunts climate-damaged mutant zombies

Liam Neeson's latest film 'Cold Storage' features extraterrestrial fungus, makeshift military supplies, and a rampant climate crisis that brings monsters to life, described as a fun parody but lacking suspense by Sebastian Lindvall.

Feb 5 • 10:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Could salty 'spas' and hot 'saunas' save the world's frogs from fungus?

Scientists are testing man-made 'spas' and 'saunas' in a unique trial aimed at reintroducing the green and gold bell frog to the ACT, potentially combating a global threat to amphibians from chytrid fungus.

Feb 3 • 05:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

New 'zombie fungus' discovered in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro

Scientists have identified a new species of 'zombie fungus' called Purpureocillium atlanticum during an expedition in a forest reserve in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 2 • 13:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A rare fungus grew on horse dung – Metsähallitus listed last year's best species discoveries

In Finland, several new species were discovered in various protected areas last year, including critically endangered species such as the copper underwing and the Lapland yellow butterfly.

Feb 2 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

New zombie fungus discovered in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro

Scientists have identified a new species of 'zombie fungus' named Purpureocillium atlanticum during an expedition in a forest reserve in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 2 • 11:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A dangerous fungus is spreading: It can be deadly, it is resistant to drugs, thousands have been infected

A deadly fungus, Candida auris, is spreading across the United States and shows a high level of resistance to conventional treatments, posing a significant threat to public health according to researchers.

Jan 4 • 10:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn

A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is rapidly spreading in U.S. hospitals and poses a growing global threat, though researchers believe new treatments may offer hope.

Jan 3 • 23:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Scientists warn of 'global health threat' posed by infectious killer virus

Scientists are raising alarms about Candida auris, a drug-resistant yeast that poses a severe global health threat due to its ability to easily spread among patients in healthcare settings.

Dec 31 • 10:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

This fungus quickly develops resistance to drugs. Doctors: It makes it one of the greatest threats in modern medicine

New research highlights the alarming global spread of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris, which poses serious health risks and has been identified in at least 61 countries.

Dec 30 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Roses will be free of black spot fungus if they're given 'best medicine'

The article discusses prevention methods to protect roses from black spot fungus, emphasizing the importance of proper treatment.

Dec 28 • 09:19 UTC

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