Dr. Asiya Gusa: Fungi are Earth’s Friend and Foe

Dr. Asiya Gusa (SoM) co-authored a collaborative work on the dual role of fungi as a species-threatening force capable of devastating bats and frogs, and yet vital to the ecosystem and everyday life. The February issue of Nature Magazine features a review entitled “Fungal impacts on Earth’s ecosystems” they examine the fungal threats facing civilization and investigate opportunities to use fungi to combat these threats. Find out more. 

Nature Article link (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08419-4)