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UK Fungus Day
October 12th is UK Fungus Day, a chance for us to celebrate these cryptic, often microscopic, but essential organisms. Usually hidden away inside plants or in soil (or if you’re unlucky, in between your toes), fungi have largely been growing below scientists’ radars for centuries. Mycologists still don’t know anything close to the true number of fungi that exist on the planet. About a hundred thousand have been formally identified, but it’s estimated that anywhere from half a million to ten million species may exist. This dwarfs, by several orders of magnitude, how many mammals there are on Earth. And, increasingly, we’re realising quite how crucial fungi are to the functioning of our ecosystems. Head of Mycology at The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Bryn Dentinger, explains how valuable fungi really are.
Nobel Prizes 2014; Gauge; Genetics and Diabetes; UK Fungus Day
BBC Radio 4 2014
Medical and Patient education videos
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An interesting description of how a skin prick test is carried out with the intention of finding out which substances a patient is allergic to. Amongst other substances Aspergillus is tested for in this video.
This type of test is quick and easy to carry out and can be useful when screening a large number of allergens. More detailed description
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The CF Discovery SeriesTM is an informative and engaging program designed to educate and uplift those with cystic fibrosis. Through interactive presentations with experts in the field, those living with cystic fibrosis gain information in a setting which encourages camaraderie and community. You can attend these events in person. Guests attending in person must follow CFRI’s Infection Control Policy, found here.
