Origins of the ‘vampire fungus’ that causes white-nose syndrome in bats

Nature, Published online: 28 May 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01449-6An emerging fungal infection is endangering bats in America. DNA analysis reveals that the infection first arose in Europe, mediated by two fungal culprits.

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Origins of the ‘vampire fungus’ that causes white-nose syndrome in bats

Nature, Published online: 28 May 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01449-6An emerging fungal infection is endangering bats in America. DNA analysis reveals that the infection first arose in Europe, mediated by two fungal culprits.