Can we stop killer fungi?

The Inquiry, a BBC World Service podcast, explores the rising threat of fungal diseases due to climate change and other factors. The podcast features four experts who discuss how global warming, medical advancements, and the widespread use of antifungals in agriculture contribute to the spread and increased resistance of these diseases. They highlight the disparity in diagnosis and treatment between the global north and south, the adaptation of fungi to warmer temperatures, and the potential impact of lower human body temperatures. While acknowledging the challenges, the podcast concludes with optimism, noting the development of new antifungal treatments and the potential to disrupt the emergence of resistance in the environment, offering hope for stopping killer fungi.