Research Topic: nomenclature

MycoNews 2023: Editorial, news, reports, awards, personalia, and book news

This report highlights major developments in mycology during 2023, featuring updates from international fungal research conferences held around the world. It covers new awards recognizing fungal research including innovative uses of fungi for environmental cleanup and sustainable energy storage. The report also discusses emerging therapeutic uses of psilocybin-containing mushrooms for treating depression and anxiety, and emphasizes the importance of international gatherings for mycologists to share discoveries and collaborate.

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Current taxonomic status of the cultivable and uncultivable Paracoccidioides species

Paracoccidioides are fungi that cause serious infections in humans and dolphins. Scientists have recently reorganized and renamed these fungi into five different species—three that can be grown in labs and two that cannot. Some previously named species turned out to be invalid due to naming rule violations. This article explains the correct names and classifications that doctors and researchers should use.

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Nomenclatural review of names published in the fungal genus Dermoloma (Basidiomycota, Agaricales, Tricholomataceae) based on morphological analyses of type specimens

Scientists have carefully re-examined nine fungal specimens from the genus Dermoloma that serve as the reference standards for naming these mushroom species. Using detailed microscopic analysis, they found that some specimens previously classified as Dermoloma actually belong to different genera, while others represent distinct species. This work helps clarify the true identity of Dermoloma mushrooms and provides a stable foundation for accurately naming new species discovered in the future.

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Nomenclatural review of names published in the fungal genus Dermoloma (Basidiomycota, Agaricales, Tricholomataceae) based on morphological analyses of type specimens

This study examines nine type specimens of mushrooms in the genus Dermoloma, which are small fungi found in grasslands and forests. Researchers used microscopic analysis to describe detailed features of these specimens and determine which ones truly belong to the Dermoloma genus. The study found that three species previously classified as Dermoloma actually belong to different genera, while clarifying the identity of other species that had not been formally recorded in recent years.

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MycoNews 2022: editorial, news, reports, awards, personalia, and book news

Mycology is experiencing rapid growth in public awareness and scientific recognition. Popular books and films about fungi have dramatically increased interest in the field. The International Mycological Community celebrated major achievements in 2022, with prominent conferences and awards recognizing outstanding research and contributions to understanding fungi’s vital roles in nature and human health.

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Renaming Candida glabrata—A case of taxonomic purity over clinical and public health pragmatism

Candida glabrata is a common yeast infection that causes serious illnesses in humans, affecting millions of people worldwide. Scientists have recently proposed renaming it to Nakaseomyces glabrata for technical taxonomic reasons. However, this article argues against the change because it would create confusion for doctors, complicate treatment instructions on medications, disrupt disease tracking systems, and make it harder for patients to understand their conditions. Keeping the familiar name Candida glabrata is more practical and helpful for patient care and public health than strict adherence to taxonomic classification rules.

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Current taxonomic status of the cultivable and uncultivable Paracoccidioides species

Researchers have clarified the scientific names and classification of five species of fungus that cause disease in humans and dolphins. Some previously proposed species names were found to be invalid because they didn’t follow proper naming rules. The paper recommends that scientists use updated disease names like paracoccidiodomycosis instead of the older term lobomycosis to maintain consistency in medical terminology.

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