Deadly fungal storms are sweeping US and spreading disease few doctors recognize
ck2
22 points
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May 29, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (3 comments)
ck2
other interesting coverage * https://www.science.org/content/article/climate-change-may-b... * https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2026/03/30/fungal-sto... * https://thehill.com/homenews/5666816-superbug-hits-27-states...
Bender
What natural predators of these fungal spores are we intentionally or unintentionally killing off that kept it in check prior to these events? Mycoparasitic yeast? Perhaps GMO crops that resist fungus and thus no longer release plant protection compounds in response to fungus?
m0d0nne11
Decent story but clickbaity headline.