Canadians could soon lose access to a unique public collection of fungi that is crucial for research on antibiotic-resistant pathogens and fungal diseases.
The biobank at the UAMH Centre for Global Microfungal Biodiversity is characterized as a 'treasure trove' of 12,000 fungal strains, useful for disease research.
Unless funding is secured, this valuable collection of disease-causing fungi might be exported overseas, leading to costlier access and extensive regulations.
A recent letter to Ontario's Minister highlighted the urgency to preserve this biorepository, linking it to the province's life sciences investment announcement.
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