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Put any prejudices about poisonous toadstools and mould in damp corners out of your mind: this week’s Forum explores fungi as an extraordinarily tough and ecologically friendly building substance that could reshape our world. Plus the hundreds of thousands of species of fungi that have yet to be named and studied: some of them may hold vital clues on how to cure diseases or solve environmental problems. Bridget Kendall is joined by fungal ecologist Lynne Boddy, Danish mycologist and photographer Jens Petersen, and San Francisco-based artist, chef and fungal furniture-maker, Phil Ross. Above photo: Hygrocybe Psittacina Photo: © Jens H. Petersen. Below clip photo: Mycelium with Hyphal Strings
The Mysterious Kingdom of Fungi
BBC Radio 4 2013
Medical and Patient education videos
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Fungal infections are an integral part of Infectious Diseases but they are increasingly seen in all specialities. The University of Manchester Medical Mycology taught Masters programme has been designed to provide a significant level of theoretical understanding and practical skills in the field of fungal infectious diseases.
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Professor Denning talks about GAFFI at the London launch of the foundation, in the House of Commons. GAFFI is the global action fund for fighting fungal infections.
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This a longer (3.52) version of a film produced by GAFFI, ,Global Action Fund for Fungal Infections (gaffi.org) to highlight the dangers of fungal Infections worldwide and a call for more research and access to anti-fungal medicines and testing. The film was produced to mark the first year of activities by GAFFI.
