What Are the Dangers of Fungi Infections?

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Linda Geddes talks about the dangers of fungal infections. She says humans are encroaching on ecosystems and territories that they never previously did due to things like deforestation. This potentially brings us into contact with viruses, bacteria, and fungi that we've never encountered before. Chante Joseph's pop culture with Chante Joseph is back for a second series this Thursday 16th March.

Madeleine Finlay speaks to Guardian science correspondent Linda Geddes about the possibility of a fungal pandemic like the one depicted in apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us. They discuss the strange world of fungi, the risks of infections and treatment resistance, and what we can do to protect ourselves from future fungal threats. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod