Scientists warn of a silent surge in resistant Aspergillus and Candida
An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune…
Natural peptide in sweat may help block flu infection before symptoms start
A naturally produced peptide found in sweat, saliva, tears, and the nasopharynx may help stop influenza before it…
Common human fungus found to worsen melanoma aggressiveness
Cancer is one of the causes responsible for the most deaths worldwide; in 2020, for example, it resulted…
New insights into the global expansion of Candida auris
The fungal species Candida auris is spreading across the globe, and gaining in virulence, according to a new…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Expert guidelines for fungal endophthalmitis in the Asia-Pacific region
Fungal eye infections affect millions globally, with an especially high incidence in South and Southeast Asia. Yet, unlike…
The dual antifungal and antibiofilm activities of β-carotene against multidrug-resistant Candida albicans induce wound healing in a diabetic rat model: an in vitro and in vivo study | BMC Microbiology
Microorganism Yeast isolates, isolated from wounds, were obtained from the microbiological laboratory at Tanta University, Egypt, and were…
Scientists identify Bidara leaf extracts as the most effective natural antimicrobial source
Scientists in Malaysia have revealed that methanolic extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana leaves outperform other plant parts against bacterial…