In the atmosphere of the Earth found a new threat to health

Researchers from the University of California reported the discovery of a new threat in the Earth's atmosphere.

health. We are talking about previously unknown fungal particles that can cause allergies or asthma in humans.

Scientists talked about pieces of fungal spores in the air. It was a surprise to them to identify these particles as fragments of fungi. Moreover, they were found by chance.

Researchers using a special devicecollected various particles in the air with a diameter of only 20-60 nanometers, and then placed them on a platinum thread. Fungal fragments found among them did not exceed 30 nanometers in size. Scientists have suggested that previously they did not know about them due to the fact that they simply did not see it at insufficiently high resolution.

Because of their tiny size, particles pose a threat to humans: they can penetrate the lungs, causing allergies and asthma.