Recent Examples on the WebPlanting things too close together, for instance, can promote bacterial and fungal growth.—Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 Prior to designing the spiky silicon, researchers studied the structural composition of cicada and dragonfly wings, which have evolved to feature similarly sharp nanostructures capable of skewering fungal spores and bacterial cells.—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024 Chiller says twin crises are converging to make fungal infections worse.—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2024 For a mushroom to grow, a fungal spore has to set up shop on a surface and produce mycelia.—Jude Coleman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024 Primack was less worried about the absence of spring bees than the presence of pest insects and fungal diseases, which become more common as temperatures rise.—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 Fungicide levels were high For the first time, EWG analysts looked at reported levels of fungicides, one form of pesticide used to kill fungal diseases such as powdery mildew.—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 Certain anti-dandruff shampoos contain ketoconazole, which is used primarily to fight fungal infections on the skin—in addition to working against scalp infections, it can also be found in creams used to treat athlete’s foot or sweat rash.—Korin Miller, Health, 20 Mar. 2024 Many mutilating and distressing skin disorders such as skin cancers and deep fungal infections were also confused with leprosy by the general public.—Robert A. Schwartz, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
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