Mold

Previous research about slime molds have indicated that they possess a primal form of memory, based on information stored within the thick ooze track the molds leave behind as they move. However, research conducted by David Vogel and Audrey Dussutour of Toulouse suggest more: they found that Physarum polycephalm, a bright yellow species of slime mold, are able to learn, and then transfer that knowledge during and after fusion of mold cells. Vogel and Dussutour cultured the P. polycephalm in dishes

Harmful Mold Contamination in the Eastern Washington University Science Building (Names/date) Abstract We investigated the levels of fungal contamination in the Eastern Washington University Science Building; which could be harmful to the frequenters. Certain types of fungi produce macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxins. The toxins have the ability to cause "weakness, ataxia, hypotension, coagulopathy, and death." (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013). The primary species of mold that produce

Mold fossils come from a process called authigenic preservation; a process which leaves a negative impression, or indent, of an organism in rock after the organism itself has deteriorated. Sand or mud covers the deceased organism and, over time, that sand or mud hardens into rock, encasing the organism. The organism continues to decay, eventually leaving only an imprint. Entire organisms, partial organisms, or even traces of the passing of organisms can leave mold fossils. Cast fossils occur when

It is crucial that you form a plan to get rid of the black mold problem that you have in your home as soon as you can. Because black mold is toxic it is vital that you go about doing this correct way, as this essentially means that you need to take the proper safety precautions as well as take the time to be especially thorough with your cleaning methodology. Before you do anything it is first a smart move to get a hold of the necessary safety equipment. A pair of gloves, safety goggles, a respiratory

Mold spores move through air inside and outside homes and schools. You can't really see them. When the mold spore land in the right spot that gives the mold the right conditions they need to survive, the mold starts to grow very quickly. They get nutrients they need by digesting and absorbing the material that it's growing on. The material could be anything for example walls, carpet, paper even your food. Most moldy foods shouldn't be eaten, but some foods are made by certain fungi and molds. Some

Importance of Professional Mold Removal When you see a few black spots under your kitchen or bathroom sink or at the base of a wall, you may think they can easily be removed with bleach. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Mold remediation is a serious business that needs to be done right the first time and should only be undertaken by professionals. If you DIY your mold removal you could have a bigger problem in the long-run than you had at the beginning. Mold is not only unsightly and

Investment: How To Deal With Mold On Fiber Cement Siding Your home's exterior can be a serious drain on your time and finances, but you're going to do whatever it takes to keep it beautiful. When it comes to protecting your investment of fiber cement siding, mold can be a constant consideration. Here's how to keep the problem under control and stop it from taking too much of your time and money. What Causes Mold On Your Home's Siding? The optimum conditions for mold to grow on your siding depend

massive storm had left most of the remaining houses with mold (Sarki). You can identify whether the mold did come from water damage from the type of mold that’s found in the house (Sarki). An example of the molds that could be found in water damaged houses is Stachybotrys chartarum (Sarki). This is attracted to cellulose, which is used to build walls (Sarki). Another type of mold that is produced by water damage is Chaetomium (Sarki). This mold can travel through air, live in soils, and leave a dark

The main attraction of "Jane Eyre", is Jane's character development and how she molds herself, or what molds her, throughout the span of this book. Jane, the riveting protagonist of this story, was a defenseless orphan at the start of the book. There, she was trapped in the middle of a rock and a hard place, having to deal with the ignorant Reed family, and having to accept the fact that she had no real family or parents that loved her. Even though she was alienated and ostracized, Jane had some

Physarum Polycephalum is a slime mold that has a yellow coloring to it and it resides in areas of shade, cool temperatures and moisture. Not only does this slime mold have the name Physarum Polycephalum, but it is also referred to as Polycephalum as suggested by (Jabr, 2012). P. Polycephalum is a multicellular microbe that feeds fungal spores and other microbes because the organisms are heterotrophic (Sauer, 1986). P. Polycephalum is very interesting because it has traits of both fungi and animals