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Why Do Some Mushrooms Glow In The Dark?
Only 71 out of over 100,000 described fungal species glow in the dark. What evolutionary advantage are these fungi gaining?
Linh Anh Cat
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I am a scientist studying how tiny microbes make big impacts in ecosystems. My research has brought me to scenic environments from deserts to boreal forests, and my favorite fieldwork spot is Southern California. I earned my Ph.D. in
...I am a scientist studying how tiny microbes make big impacts in ecosystems. My research has brought me to scenic environments from deserts to boreal forests, and my favorite fieldwork spot is Southern California. I earned my Ph.D. in biological sciences at the University of California, Irvine studying airborne microbes, particularly those that cause disease. Now, I am a postdoctoral scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. I am passionate about connecting science to policy and was recently a Public Policy Fellow with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
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