All Fungi articles – Page 9
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NewsScientists ID previously unknown enzymes that can produce potentially antimicrobial agents
Micro-organisms generate potential agents for combating bacteria and fungi. Researchers have identified and optimized enzymes that can specifically generate a certain functional group of these natural substances, expanding the toolkit of potential agents.
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NewsTargeted nanoparticles show promise for more effective antifungal treatments
Researchers have developed a new nanotechnology-based approach that could improve treatment of fungal infections, particularly those caused by the increasingly drug-resistant Candida species.
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NewsCOVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in lung transplant recipients: a single center case series
A new study investigates the risk factors for developing severe disease in lung transplant patients as a result of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
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NewsResearchers reveal how fungi ‘manipulate’ the course of tumors
In pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), the abnormal colonization of fungal communities has become a research hotspot. New research indicates that Malassezia is not only a ’marker’ in the tumor microenvironment but also a potential driver of cancer development.
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NewsSynthetic lichen points a pathway to self-healing concrete
Addressing one of the most persistent and expensive problems in construction, scientists have taken inspiration from nature to develop a synthetic lichen system to enable concrete to self-repair.
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NewsSilver nanoparticles produced by fungus could be used to prevent and treat COVID-19
Silver nanoparticles produced by the fungus Trichoderma reesei could become important allies in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Tests on hamsters showed that they not only inhibited the infection but also reduced the viral load in the lungs.
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NewsA symbiotic gut fungus wards off liver disease in mice
Researchers have found a new ally in the fight against a serious liver disease: a symbiotic gut-dwelling fungus that produces a molecule shown to be capable of reversing disease progression in mice.
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NewsFungi dwelling on human skin may provide new antibiotics
Researchers have uncovered a molecule produced by yeast living on human skin that showed potent antimicrobial properties against a pathogen responsible for a half-million hospitalizations annually in the United States.
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NewsHow math helps to protect crops from invasive disease
New research demonstrates how mathematical modeling can predict outbreaks of toxic fungi in Texas corn crops—offering a potential lifeline to farmers facing billions in harvest losses.
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NewsPsilocibin or ‘magic mushroom’ use in US increased among all age groups since decriminalization in 2019
The prevalence of psilocybin use in the US has increased across all age groups between 2014 and 2023, with those with mental or physical comorbidities among the most common users.
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NewsLiving fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month
Engineers have developed a building material that uses the root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells. They show that it is capable of self-repairing and could eventually offer a sustainable alternative for high-emission building materials like concrete.
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NewsNew treatment for cryptococcal meningitis enters Phase II trial
Cryptococcal meningitis, the second-leading cause of HIV-related deaths, is expected to rise as access to care weakens and advanced HIV disease (previously called AIDS) increases.
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NewsDogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. In a new study, researchers show that dogs, who are also susceptible to the disease, can help us understand its spread.
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NewsA new tool for parsing the ‘metabolic dialogue’ between microorganisms
Scientists have developed an innovative system – called MetaFlowTrain – that allows the study of metabolic exchange and interactions within microbial communities under different environmental conditions.
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NewsBreaking the mold: a rare case of Exophiala jeanselmei pneumonia in a patient with interstitial lung disease
Scientists report the first case of Exophiala pneumonia in Pakistan, occurring in an immunocompetent, middle-aged female with interstitial lung disease.
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NewsResearchers uncover role of fungal circadian clock in pathogenicity
A new study reveals that the circadian clock plays a pivotal role in regulating Fusarium oxysporum’s response to zinc starvation—a core plant defense strategy—as well as in controlling secondary metabolism, thereby enhancing its virulence.
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NewsMushroom study IDs one of the potentially most bitter substances known to date
Researchers have isolated three new bitter compounds from the mushroom Amaropostia stiptica and investigated their effect on human bitter taste receptors.
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NewsThe new season of The Last of Us has a spore-ting chance at realism
The trailer for the hit HBO series appears to show the ’zombie fungus’ cordyceps infecting humans by releasing air-borne spores, instead of through tentacles — closer to scientific reality, according to experts.
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NewsResearchers reveal why young plants may be more vulnerable to disease
A new study on baby plants shows that fighting disease at a young age often comes at a steep cost to growth and future evolutionary fitness—or their ability to reproduce.
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NewsHidden signals in water reveal disease early in tomato plants
Researchers have developed an innovative method for the early detection of Fusarium wilt in tomato plants by monitoring subtle changes in the plants’ water use.