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Ep 125 Blastomycosis: How fungus became amongus

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Interplay Between Humans, Mammals, and Fungi

This chapter explores the relationship between humans, mammals, and fungi, addressing why most fungi cannot infect humans and mammals due to temperature and immune system factors. It also delves into the concept of endothermy in mammals and its advantages in protecting against fungal infections, as well as the susceptibility of ectotherms to fungal pathogens. The chapter touches on the rise of endothermy and its potential role in preventing fungal infections, highlighting the impact of the Cretaceous Paleogene extinction event and the 'fungal infection mammalian selection hypothesis'.

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