<i>Pseudogymnoascus destructans</i> (IMAGE) USDA Forest Service - Northern Research Station Caption Forest Service scientists Andrew Minnis and Dan Lindner generated DNA sequence data and found evidence supporting a shift in the genus to which the fungus behind WNS belongs, resulting in a new name: Pseudogymnoascus destructans, or P. destructans. Credit Dan Lindner, U.S. Forest Service Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.