Scientists at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB-FORTH) and the University of Crete, together with ...

Higher environmental temperatures may trigger mutations in fungi that lead to increased infectivity, more aggressive growth or resistance to multiple anti-fungal medications. Microbiologist examining ...

The bottom view of a plate culture containing the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes. From the reverse, the color is pale, yellowish-brown or reddish-brown. The genus, Trichophyton, inhabits the soil, ...

Families in communities near Nashville are sharing emotional stories of loved ones grappling with histoplasmosis, a serious ...

VANCOUVER — The most dangerous kingdom on Earth isn’t led by humans—it’s fungi. While we’ve focused on viral pandemics, over two million fungal species have been quietly evolving, destroying crops, ...

Prokaryotics Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel anti-infectives, today announced an agreement with Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Allschwil ...

The study demonstrates that this RNAi approach shuts down vital fungal genes, thereby inhibiting pathogen growth - a groundbreaking step in the development of new antifungal therapies. (Nanowerk News) ...

Researchers have discovered that a virus living inside the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus significantly boosts the fungus's ability to survive stress and cause severe infections in mammals. Removing the ...

If you thought the terrifying fungal infection in 'The Last Of Us' was too far-fetched to be credible, think again. Research previously revealed that back in 2023, a man contracted a serious case of ...