In this episode of Bonding Over Science, host Dawn Stringer investigates the underground world of fungi. Scott Baker, fungal biotechnology scientist and microbiologist Davinia Salvachúa break down the importance of fungi to the environment. They also dispel fears that fungi could affect humans as depicted in the fictional series, "The Last of Us," and if fungi are our friend or foe. Read a full transcript on the EMSL website.
Interested in learning more about fungi? Read the web feature about EMSL staff and user scientists who are conducting fungal research.
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