Drs. Gusa, Jones and Washington investigate post-disaster risks from fungi

A newly formed team of Duke University researchers called Climate and Fungi (CLIF) research team led by Dr. Asiya Gusa (MGM), Dr. Andrew Jones (Pratt) and Dr. Erica Washington (MGM), collected samples from Black Mountain, one of the areas hit hardest by flooding during hurricane Helene. Every sample contained thriving fungal communities, even when taken from already mitigated areas, raising concerns about the efficacy of current remediation protocols. As climate change fuels stronger storms and more frequent flooding, the team’s findings could help protect both homes and human health. Read more.