Our global survey and high-resolution local survey revealed that socio-economic development substantially influences the diversity of soil-borne animal pathogens, among which Trichosporon is a key indicator species. Our findings highlight the importance of human activities in shaping the pathogenic microbiome of cities and the potential implications for human health.
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This is a summary of: Shuhong, L. et al. Impact of socioeconomic factors on soil-borne animal pathogenic fungi in urban greenspaces. Nat. Cities https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-024-00073-1 (2024).
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Socio-economic influences on soil-borne pathogenic fungi in urban greenspaces. Nat Cities 1, 400–401 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-024-00075-z
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