mBio May 2020 PMID 32371596

Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture.

Matthew C Fisher, Sarah J Gurr, Christina A Cuomo, David S Blehert, Hailing Jin, Eva H Stukenbrock, Jason E Stajich, Regine Kahmann, Charles Boone, David W Denning, Neil A R Gow, Bruce S Klein, James W Kronstad, Donald C Sheppard, John W Taylor

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Peak: 44 in May 2020
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What people are saying

Participants discuss the growing impact of fungi on health and biodiversity, with comments like 'Fungi pose a growing threat' and mentions of resistance and insidious pathogens. The tone conveys concern and recognition of the article's importance, with some referencing it as a 'review' and others emphasizing the need to 'not underestimate' fungi, which underscores the perceived high relevance and potential impact of the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most participants recognize the seriousness of fungal threats, acknowledging the importance of the publication.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, with some emphasizing the relevance of fungal threats today.

EngagementModerate engagement

People reference the article, share their prior knowledge, and highlight the urgency, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the topic is considered significant, potentially influencing awareness and research focus.

Abstract in brief

  • The fungal kingdom, with over 6 million species, has a significant impact on health, biodiversity, agriculture, and research, with around 625 species infecting vertebrates and 200 affecting humans as either harmless microbiome members or dangerous pathogens.
  • Fungal threats to humans are increasing globally, including more invasive infections, allergies, and the development of drug-resistant pathogens, while fungi are also causing widespread problems in animal and plant biodiversity, threatening food security.
  • Addressing these issues requires international research, advanced technology, and policy efforts to understand and mitigate fungal diseases' impacts on health, ecosystems, and agriculture.]

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Heitman lab at Duke
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Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CIFAR_News)(https://t.co/3W0EHr59xM): "Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture" https://t.co/hIdCxxahBA

May 5, 2020 · 27 likes · 15 shares · 1,923 followers View post →
Ali Abdolrasouli
@AlirezaAbdolra1 · X

Excellent review: Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture | mBio https://t.co/KWz97Wt3sL

May 5, 2020 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 1,519 followers View post →
ASM
@ASMicrobiology · X

“Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture,"—find this open access article in the latest @mBioJournal Top Cited Collection, which highlights 5 editor-selected, highly cited papers within the microbial science community. https://t.co/7eBavlC6GP https://t.co/zp5DKcoEu2

Dec 19, 2021 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 91,208 followers View post →
ASM
@ASMicrobiology · X

New minireview in @mBiojournal: Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture https://t.co/uJVcsdWiQC https://t.co/m0PWQ5OIeQ

May 12, 2020 · 11 likes · 7 shares · 91,208 followers View post →
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May 12, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 27,162 followers View post →
Matthias C. Rillig
@mrillig · X

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May 6, 2020 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 14,868 followers View post →

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Ali Abdolrasouli
@AlirezaAbdolra1 · X

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Mr. Cauthers
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ASM
@ASMicrobiology · X

“Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture,"—find this open access article in the latest @mBioJournal Top Cited Collection, which highlights 5 editor-selected, highly cited papers within the microbial science community. https://t.co/7eBavlC6GP https://t.co/zp5DKcoEu2

Dec 19, 2021 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 91,208 followers View post →
David Bradley (sciencebase)
@sciencebase · X

@Synthon61 @paulbraterman Not about history, it's about now Fungi pose a growing threat to human health with increase in incidence, prevalence of fungal allergy, and evolution of resistant fungal pathogens https://t.co/IFz3CrPHMk I've mentioned this many times before

Aug 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 35,242 followers View post →
David Bradley (sciencebase)
@sciencebase · X

@paulbraterman @carlzimmer Lots about insidious fungal threat over the years, one very recently https://t.co/IFz3CrPHMk Fungi are not always treatable, even simple nail infections! I wrote about pandemic viruses in newscientist in 1997. I know Carl, of course! Brilliant writer.

Aug 4, 2020 · 1 like · 35,242 followers View post →
Elizabeth Westaway
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Jerzy H. Czembor
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USGS Wildlife Health
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Emma Steenkamp
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Jun 11, 2020 · 1 share · 284 followers View post →
Emma Steenkamp
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François Mayer
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Lori L. Burrows
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mBio
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Teresita Porter @DNAdataPhile@ecoevo.social
@DNAdataPhile · X

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Professor Dr. Mohamed Ezzat El Zowalaty, PhD
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ASM
@ASMicrobiology · X

New minireview in @mBiojournal: Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture https://t.co/uJVcsdWiQC https://t.co/m0PWQ5OIeQ

May 12, 2020 · 11 likes · 7 shares · 91,208 followers View post →
Steve Marek
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Clinical and Translational Fungal Research CTFR-WG
@UCSDMycology · X

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May 7, 2020 · 5 shares · 547 followers View post →
food_allergy_feed
@FoodAllergyNCBI · X

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Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

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Blake Oakley
@BlakeOakley4 · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

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Nick Talbot
@talbotlabTSL · X

RT @MariSchuster: Fungi, do not underestimate them

May 6, 2020 · 1 share · 11,319 followers View post →
Mariana Schuster
@MariSchuster · X

Fungi, do not underestimate them

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Aqila
@akira_chan · X

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Hailing Jin
@hailingj1 · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

May 6, 2020 · 15 shares · 2,954 followers View post →
Prof Brajesh Singh
@Prof_Braj_Singh · X

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May 6, 2020 · 1 share · 6,091 followers View post →
Vikas Yadav
@VikasYadavSci · X

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Global Sustainable Agriculture & Environment
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Guy VIARD
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Chris Taklis
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Emilia Hannula
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May 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 4,159 followers View post →
Marie Simonin
@MicrobialMarie · X

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May 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,470 followers View post →
Marcel Bucher
@mb_bucherlab · X

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Matthias C. Rillig
@mrillig · X

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May 6, 2020 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 14,868 followers View post →
Emma LeBlanc
@emmavleblanc · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

May 5, 2020 · 15 shares · 203 followers View post →
Tian Chen
@cici0405_ · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

May 5, 2020 · 15 shares · 37 followers View post →
Steve Marek
@stephenmarek2 · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

May 5, 2020 · 15 shares · 5,466 followers View post →
Vaillancourt Lab
@VaillancourtLab · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

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Florent Morio
@FlorentMorio · X

RT @AlirezaAbdolra1: Excellent review: Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture | mBio https://t.co/KWz97Wt…

May 5, 2020 · 5 shares · 979 followers View post →
Nicole Revie (she/her)
@nicolerevie · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

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Udita Roy
@Udita__Roy · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

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Jonathan D G Jones
@jonathandgjones · X

RT @DukeHeitman: Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CI…

May 5, 2020 · 15 shares · 9,091 followers View post →
Carlos Pérez Arques
@Carlos_parq · X

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CIFAR
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Heitman lab at Duke
@DukeHeitman · X

Really nice @mbiojournal review authored by the fellows of the CIFAR program "Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities"(@CIFAR_News)(https://t.co/3W0EHr59xM): "Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture" https://t.co/hIdCxxahBA

May 5, 2020 · 27 likes · 15 shares · 1,923 followers View post →
Dr. Gina Chaput
@GinaMChaput · X

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May 5, 2020 · 1,234 followers View post →
Martin Hoenigl
@martinhoenigl · X

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May 5, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,387 followers View post →
Hung-Ji Tsai
@HJTsai · X

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May 5, 2020 · 1,012 followers View post →
Ali Abdolrasouli
@AlirezaAbdolra1 · X

Excellent review: Threats Posed by the Fungal Kingdom to Humans, Wildlife, and Agriculture | mBio https://t.co/KWz97Wt3sL

May 5, 2020 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 1,519 followers View post →
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