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.