Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is a novel method of assessing biodiversity
wherein samples are taken from the environment via water, sediment or air from which DNA …

Airborne microorganisms (AM), vital components of particulate matters (PM), are widespread
in the atmosphere. Since some AM have pathogenicity, they can lead to a wide range of …

Progressions accomplished in the field of molecular biology amid the most recent decade
has changed the way in which we contemplate biodiversity on earth. Together with the …

Allergic reactions to fungi were described 300 years ago, but the importance of allergy to
fungi has been underestimated for a long time. Allergens from fungi mainly cause respiratory …

Increasing evidence suggests that degradation of biodiversity in human populated areas is a
threat for the ecosystem processes that are relevant for human well-being. Fungi are a …

Recent metagenomic studies of environments, such as marine and soil, have significantly
enhanced our understanding of the diverse microbial communities living in these habitats …

Mucormycosis is an angio-invasive infection, predominantly acquired by inhalation of
sporangiospores from the environment. However, the burden of Mucormycetes …

To assess the diversity and composition of airborne fungi associated with particulate matters
(PMs) in Beijing, China, a total of 81 PM samples were collected, which were derived from …

Fungal spores and mycelium fragments are particles which become and remain airborne
and have been subjects of aerobiological studies. The presence and the abundance of taxa …

Recently, inhalable particulate matter has been reported to carry microorganisms
responsible for human allergy and respiratory disease. The unique geographical …