Infectious Fungi - Dr. Neil Gow

<p>We are joined by Mycologist Neil Gow who has formal training in mycology, especially in relation to infectious fungi. On today&apos;s show, we look at fungi through the lens of pathogenic interactions with humans. Which fungi are most likely to cause a human zombie apocalypse? Why are fungi so useful for drug discovery? What happens when you inject psilocybin tea into your veins? <br/><br/>Although his research is on combating fungal infections, Neil is a big time mycophile with jaw dropping information on this impressive kingdom of life. </p><p><b>Topics covered:</b></p><ul><li>Common fungal infections in humans </li><li>The status of research and understanding of pathogenic fungi, esp with humans</li><li>Why are fungal infections so hard to treat?</li><li>What are the mechanisms of fungal infection in humans?</li><li>Mucormycosis or the &quot;black fungus&quot; outbreaks </li><li>The pervasiveness of candida</li><li>Evolution of drug resistant fungi </li><li>Case Study: Intravenous Injection of Psilocybin</li><li>The morbid question: which fungal species are most likely to cause zombie humans?</li><li>Forensic mycology and microbiology</li><li>Prevalence of fungal products</li><li>The mycobiome and mutualism between human and fungal species</li><li>Antifungal drug discovery</li></ul><p><br/><b>Show notes:</b></p><p>What is this field of Mycology?: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3farm1uFrbI'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3farm1uFrbI</a><br/><br/>Neil Gow&apos;s Publications: <a href='https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Gow-2'>https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Gow-2</a><br/><br/>The Genus Plague: <a href='https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33946360-the-genius-plague'>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33946360-the-genius-plague</a><br/><br/>A “Trip” to the ICU: An Intravenous Injection of Psilocybin: <a href='https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S266729602030015Xv'>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S266729602030015Xv</a><br/><br/>ECMM: <a href='h