Research Keyword: knowledge gaps

Research landscape of experiments on global change effects on mycorrhizas

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Scientists conducted a comprehensive survey of research on how mycorrhizal fungi (underground fungi that partner with plant roots) respond to global environmental changes like drought and pollution. They found that most research focuses on just one stressor at a time, with very few studies examining how multiple environmental changes together affect these important fungi. The research also showed significant geographic biases, with most studies concentrated in developed countries, leaving major knowledge gaps about mycorrhizal responses in understudied regions.

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Awareness and perception of invasive fungal diseases among the Nigerian population

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This study found that very few Nigerians (only about 19%) are aware of serious fungal infections like candidiasis and aspergillosis, and most people don’t understand how dangerous these diseases can be. The researchers surveyed over 1,200 people and discovered that people with more education and higher incomes were more likely to know about these infections. The findings suggest that Nigeria urgently needs public health campaigns and education programs to help people recognize fungal diseases early so they can get proper treatment.

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Research landscape of experiments on global change effects on mycorrhizas

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Scientists conducted a comprehensive review of research studies examining how mycorrhizal fungi—fungi that help plants grow by living in their roots—respond to environmental changes caused by humans. They analyzed nearly 2,900 studies and found that most research focuses on just one environmental stress at a time, with very little studying how multiple stresses work together. The review identifies important gaps in our knowledge, particularly for emerging environmental threats like microplastics and for certain types of mycorrhizal fungi that haven’t been studied as much.

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Cracks in the Curriculum: The Hidden Deficiencies in Fungal Disease Coverage in Medical Books

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Medical textbooks used to train doctors contain significant gaps in their coverage of fungal infections, which cause millions of deaths annually. While infectious disease textbooks provide better information than general internal medicine textbooks, all of them fall short in covering important topics like diagnosis methods and prevention strategies. The study found that doctors and students relying solely on these textbooks may not have adequate knowledge to properly diagnose and treat fungal infections, which could impact patient care outcomes.

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