All Chiba University articles
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NewsHow an immune cell receptor dampens the fight against fungal infection
People are constantly exposed to fungal spores, including those of Aspergillus fumigatus, but individuals with weakened immune systems may develop life-threatening infections. In a recent study, researchers clarified the mechanisms by which the dendritic cell immunoreceptor (Dcir) suppresses neutrophil activity during infection with A. fumigatus.
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NewsStudy uncovers the hidden emerging pathogen behind Aspergillosis cases in Japan
Scientists have discovered the ancestral evolutionary links of Aspergillus latus strains through in-depth genome sequencing analyses.
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NewsUncovering the shield: gene duplication behind antifungal resistance in Madurella fahalii
Researchers used advanced genetic and biomolecular chemistry tools to uncover why itraconazole treatment fails against Madurella fahalii but not other Madurella species.
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NewsV-161: A breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic-resistant VRE infections
Researchers from Japan have identified V-161, a compound that inhibits Enterococcus hirae V-ATPase activity, disrupting Na+ transport and effectively inhibiting VRE growth.
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NewsIncreased antioxidants produced in salted red perilla leaves during Japanese apricot pickling
Scientists found that antioxidant content and activity are increased during the processing and digestion of Japanese apricots pickled with salted red perilla leaves.
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NewsEpstein-Barr virus can trigger quicker growth of nasopharyngeal cancer
Scientists have shown how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) alters how specific genes are regulated, making nasopharyngeal cancer tumours (NPC) grow faster.
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NewsEpstein-Barr virus hijacks host genome boosting nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Researchers unravel the mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and host chromatin interactions in nasopharyngeal cancer cells.
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NewsStatins team up with azoles to battle fungal infections
Researchers evaluated the antifungal efficacy of the pitavastatin-azole combination in silkworm models, suggesting its potential as an effective clinical treatment.
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NewsStudy reveals how colourful snow algal blooms on Japanese mountain wax and wane
The findings highlight the influence of mountain vegetation on the colour and occurrence of snow algal blooms and the presence of vulnerable ecosystems.