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Highlighting five posters from the 16th European Conference on Fungal Genetics
We take a closer look at some of the posters presented at this year’s Fungal Genetics Conference.
Dogs of Chernobyl
A recent article published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, reports on the multi-generational impact of radioactive fallout and environmental contamination after the… Read more »
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Southeast Asian clearwing moths buzz like their model bees
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Most Fungi are Invisible – even on Wikipedia
Most people are unaware of the crucial role of fungi, of their stunning diversity, and of their incredible range of applications.… Read more »
Connecting materials science with fungal biology: A personal insight
Today, I’d like to discuss the Article Collection “Connecting materials science with fungal biology“ which comprised twelve… Read more »
Highlighting four posters from the 2022 Fungal Genetics Conference
We take a closer look at some of the posters presented at this year’s Fungal Genetics Conference chosen by PhD students.
Fungal pigments from the perspective of a scientist with passion for tattoos
Kustrim Cerimi speculates how fungal pigments could be used in tattoos in the future.
Fungal metabolites in pre- and postnatal human nutrition: How they may affect us and what to do about it
Kustrim Cerimi takes a closer look at fungal metabolites in human nutrition.