

How Temperature Makes Fungi Kill us or Heal us with Dr. Arturo Casadevall and Dr. Radames J. B. Cordero
4 snips Aug 18, 2023
Dr. Arturo Casadevall and Dr. Radames J. B. Cordero discuss the effects of temperature on fungal diseases, including the impact of warm-blooded mammals' resistance to them. They explore the multifunctional role of melanin in fungi and its potential in capturing solar energy. The podcast also delves into the research on fungal melanin's use in treating melanoma and the medical importance of specific drugs for fungal infections. The guests highlight the influence of temperature on the spread of fungal pathogens and mention their strategy for sharing their work and promoting mushroom products.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Role of Melanin in Fungi
01:40 • 17min
Exploring Fungal Melanin and Cryptococcus New Formans in Medical Research
18:43 • 5min
Bug's Medical Importance and Drug Therapies
23:33 • 6min
The Impact of Temperature on Fungal Pathogens
29:32 • 15min
Dissemination of Work, Gratitude, and Promotion of Mushroom Products and Nature
44:53 • 2min