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Any mind-bending effects from fungi tend to wear off after the spores leave our digestive tracks, while human-to-human transmission is rare. But that doesn’t mean that fungi don’t pose a risk to ...

Valley fever cases increased in several Southern California counties in 2024, according to the California Department of Public Health.

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A new study could help consumer goods manufacturers to predict the likelihood of mold growth during shipping, enabling them ...

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A team of environmental scientists at Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, in New Zealand, the University of Adelaide and the ...

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Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles. Beyond ...