Infectious Fungi Are Loving Global Warming

Climate change has the potential to make fungi even more hazardous to our health, according to research at 老牛影视. 's climate change research focuses on how warming temperatures affect fungal diseases, particularly Cryptococcus. Her team found that higher temperatures increase the fungus鈥檚 mutation rate, helping it survive.

With more drug-resistant fungi emerging because of climate change and aging populations, Gusa emphasizes the urgent need for new antifungal treatments to prevent a potential fungal pandemic.

Gusa is assistant professor of molecular genetics and microbiology.

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This photomicrograph depicts Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungal pathogen that has been causing an increasing number of life-threatening infections. People with AIDS, and those using immunosuppressive drugs are most vulnerable. (US Centers for Disease Control)

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