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Fungus (Fungi) Defined
Molds, mildews, yeasts, mushrooms, and puffballs, a group of organisms lacking in chlorophyll (i.e. are not photosynthetic) and which are usually non-mobile, filamentous, and multicellular. Some grow in soil, others attach themselves to decaying trees and other plants whence they obtain nutrients. Some are pathogens, others stabilize sewage and digest composted waste.
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HEALTH Onychomycosis "“ Fungal Nail Infections
Published September 5, 2008, 8:04 am, The Ghanaian Chronicle
Onychomycosis is a general term referring to several fungal infections of the nails. The disease is caused by fungi which may be grouped as dermatophytes, nondermatophytes, yeasts or a mixture.
Innate Immune System Targets Asthma-Linked Fungus For Destruction
Published September 3, 2008, 7:09 am, Medical News Today
A new study shows that the innate immune system of humans is capable of killing a fungus linked to airway inflammation, chronic rhinosinusitis and bronchial asthma. Researchers at Mayo Clinic and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) have revealed that eosinophils, a particular type of white blood cell, exert a strong immune response against the environmental fungus Alternaria alternata.
London News and Reviews
Published September 2, 2008, 4:42 pm, Evening Standard
The best-selling author of The Horse Whisperer faces a 'long haul' of kidney dialysis after eating a deadly mushroom.
Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction
Published September 2, 2008, 11:23 am, EurekAlert!
( Virginia Tech ) A new study shows that the innate immune system of humans is capable of killing a fungus linked to airway inflammation, chronic rhinosinusitis and bronchial asthma. Researchers at Mayo Clinic and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have revealed that eosinophils, a particular type of white blood cell, exert a strong immune response against the environmental fungus Alternaria ...
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Tue Sep 2
- An eye for fungi: In 1993, a new Louisville company began keeping its eye on the tiny fungi and bacteria that can cause big problems for hospitals, offices and other public places.
Sat Aug 30
- IWF: Basidiobolus movie: the quicktime version appears to be publically available. Basidiobolus spore formation and discharge, hyphal septation, etc.
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- Fungus Causing Cancer -- A Novel Approach to the Most Common Form of Death - Articles
- Fungal Disease Culprits Identified With Molecular Genetics: A new method that rapidly detects the "genetic fingerprints&q uot; of fungi responsible for millions of dollars in losses in western wheat has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Pullman, Wash.
Sun Aug 3
- Welcome to MycoMagnet!: Awesome website about edible mushrooms in the midwest! Note the authors teach classes as well (see news section).
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