Although swarming Harlequin ladybirds are currently entering homes across the UK to hibernate, the sexually transmitted disease they carry is an insect-specific parasitic fungus, Laboulbenia, that spreads only between beetles and poses no threat to humans or household pets. Reassuringly, Max Barclay, Senior Curator of Beetles at the Natural History Museum, confirmed that the sexuallyContinue reading “Ladybird Swarms: Harmless To Humans, A Hassle For Homes”
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The Country Is Being Hit By ‘Cancer-Like’ Fungus
As authorities fight to contain it, a deadly, treatment-resistant fungus that functions similarly to cancer is spreading quickly throughout hospitals across the nation. Candida Auris, a type of yeast that can survive on surfaces for long periods of time, was first detected in hospitals in 2016, with 52 infections reported across four states. In the yearsContinue reading “The Country Is Being Hit By ‘Cancer-Like’ Fungus”
