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Climate change can make fungi more dangerous to humans

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Higher ambient temperatures can cause mutations in fungi that lead to increased infectivity, more aggressive growth, or resistance to multiple antifungal drugs. Microbiologist examines mold and fungal cultures in petri dishes. Getty Public health officials have long been concerned that rising global temperatures could make mold more harmful to humans. Sure, some people get ringworm … Read more

Genetic mutation underlying Finnish ‘salty licorice’ cats identified

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The genetic basis for a striking new coat color – known as ‘salmiac’ – has been identified in domestic cats in Finland Swedish salty liquorice “Djungelvrål” (in English: roar of the jungle). (Credit: Marcin Floryan/CC … [+] BY-SA 2.5) Marcin Floryan via a Creative Commons license Oh, this is fun: A collaboration of scientists from … Read more