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Fungal Species Causing White-Nose Disease in Bats and Its Impact

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Source: Nature
Fungal Species Causing White-Nose Disease in Bats and Its Impact
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Researchers identified two cryptic, host-specialized fungal species causing white-nose disease in bats, revealing complex population structures, genomic divergence, and a likely Eurasian origin for North American cases, highlighting the importance of biosecurity and conservation efforts.

Topics:healthscience#bat-conservation#cryptic-species#fungal-pathogens#pseudogymnoascus-destructans#science#white-nose-disease
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