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Mold And Mildew
Basic Information about and Mildew
Mold and mildew are substances that are involved in our daily lives, for better or worse. Even though they are common, many individuals do not have a great understanding of these fungi.
What are and Mildew?
Mold is a fungus that grows on many different substances. Unlike plants, which feed themselves through photosynthesis, molds actually gain energy by consuming other substances. For example, if you see on your bread, it is most likely consuming the bread it is on. Similarly, that is found in the walls may be living off of the wood and other materials that are in the walls.
Mold is a very interesting life form in that it can be very difficult to kill. In fact, some types of can survive in freezers or even after being cooked.
Mildew is a generic term that is used to describe mold. The terms and mildew are somewhat interchangeable. Many individuals will use the term mildew to describe the substance growing in their shower and it may be used by horticulturists to describe that may grow on the backs of certain plant leaves.
The that people see on their food, in their bathtub, or in their walls, is actually a colony (or mycelium) of mold.
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This grouping of cells is generally regarded as a single life form that is created through the combination of many of the small organisms.
Although may be considered by many to be harmful (and in some cases it may be); has many useful functions. One famous example of how can be helpful is in the case of penicillin. Lesser-known products that are created with the help of include cheese, some sausages, and black tea.
While some molds and mildews are toxic (mycotoxins), other types are not. However, even nontoxic molds and mildews may negatively effect some individuals if those individuals have allergies to molds and mildews.
Although spores are constantly around us and impossible to completely eliminate from any environment, these spores need a few things in order to develop into colonies. They require time, nutrients, and moisture. With all of these ingredients, and mildew will thrive. Colonies are more likely to develop after events like flooding in a building because the moisture levels are much more conducive to development. This can be troublesome due to the mycotoxins that are created by the as these toxins can cause reactions among the people living or working in that building.
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Vaginal birth after cesarean underused: panel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're pregnant and have had a cesarean section before, chances are you'll have one again. In at least one-third of US hospitals, a repeat cesarean is the only option, and nine in 10 women end up getting one -- a fact that had experts worried at a national conference this week on vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC.
Music class may benefit kids with cochlear implants
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Music class may help improve certain types of sound perception in deaf children who have cochlear implants, a new study hints.
More cocaine-overdose deaths seen on hotter days
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of New Yorkers who die of cocaine overdose appears to go up when the temperature surpasses 75 degrees, a new study suggests.
Smoking years key factor in lower Parkinson's risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. A new study shows that it's how many years of smoking a person has under their belt -- rather than how much they smoke every day -- that matters.
Pelosi faces biggest test on U.S. healthcare vote
*House speaker needs 216 votes to pass final bill
Live kidney donors do not die sooner: study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Healthy Americans who donated a kidney were not at higher risk of dying afterward, which may reassure potential donors and help shorten the long waiting list for an organ, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Study says fat is the sixth "taste"
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can detect fatty tastes.
Canada Inuit want action on "catastrophic" TB rate
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The rate of tuberculosis among Canada's 55,000 Arctic Inuit people is catastrophically high and much more must be done to combat the lung disease, activists said on Wednesday.
"Sleeper" stretch helps young baseball players
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For kids who play baseball, a simple stretching exercise can help curb pain and tightness in their throwing arm, according to research presented Wednesday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans.
US Democrats doubt March 18 deadline on healthcare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats on Tuesday cast doubt on their chances of meeting the White House's March 18 deadline for voting on a stalled healthcare overhaul, but said they are moving as fast as they can.
Despite law, drug safety still a concern at FDA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent new powers have helped the U.S. Food and Drug Administration combat contaminated medications, counterfeit pills and other safety woes, but more work is needed to address lingering concerns about drug risks, FDA officials said on Wednesday.
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