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Predatory Fungi Control Gut Parasites in Peacocks

Predatory Fungi Control Gut Parasites in Peacocks

What they found

Predatory fungi are being studied to control gastrointestinal parasites in birds, with good success in peacocks.

Predatory fungi are being studied to control gastrointestinal parasites in birds, with good success in peacocks.

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports

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Myco tech

Myco tech

As it ran in Shroom Scan

An Army of Parasite-Fighting Fungi

An Army of Parasite-Fighting Fungi

Researchers are investigating predatory fungi to control gastrointestinal parasites in birds — with current studies finding great success with peacocks.

Researchers are investigating predatory fungi to control gastrointestinal parasites in birds — with current studies finding great success with peacocks.

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