A Fungal Messenger Impairs Immune Cell Function
A Fungal Messenger Impairs Immune Cell Function
Farnesol, a fungal signaling molecule, alters lipid synthesis in dendritic cells, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and decreased inflammatory responding.
Farnesol, a fungal signaling molecule, alters lipid synthesis in dendritic cells, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and decreased inflammatory responding.
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Fungal Pathogens Flourish in the Pandemic’s Shadow
Christie Wilcox, PhD | Oct 25, 2022 | 3 min read
The World Health Organization’s first ever fungal priority pathogens list highlights the growing threat of fungal diseases and antifungal resistance.
Threads Embedded in Pads and Tampons Can Diagnose Yeast Infection
Emma Yasinski | Jun 15, 2021 | 3 min read
The material turns bright pink when it comes in contact with an enzyme produced by the fungus Candida albicans.
Q&A: What to Know About the Drug-Resistant Fungus, Candida auris
Emma Yasinski | Apr 18, 2019 | 3 min read
Fungal researcher Christina Cuomo discusses the spread of infections plaguing hospitals across the world.
Two Fungal Species—One Pathogenic, One Benign—Are Actually the Same
Sukanya Charuchandra | Jul 19, 2018 | 3 min read
Under one name the species is used in food fermentation, and under the other it is a drug-resistant cause of yeast infections.
Intensive Loss of Gut Bacteria Diversity
Molly Sharlach | Sep 23, 2014 | 3 min read
Lengthy stints in intensive care units pare down patients’ gut microflora, a study shows.
Approaching Universality
Rino Rappuoli | Jun 5, 2011 | 4 min read
Pitfalls and triumphs on the way to complete vaccine protection.
The Last Vaccine Frontier
Brad Spellberg | Jun 1, 2011 | 10+ min read
Successful vaccines have been created to protect against pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Why aren’t there any for combating fungal infections?