Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Feet welcome multitude of fungi

A genetic analysis of fungi on the human body finds that our feet have the most – more than 100 types, many of which ward off the unhealthy fungi that cause infections like athlete's foot.



Here's a scientific finding that may knock you off your feet: At least 80 types of fungi reside on a typical person's heel, along with 60 between the toes and 40 on the toenail.



via L.A. Times - Science http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/science/~3/4rvi8MgYSm4/la-sci-foot-fungus-20130523,0,2274253.story

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