Two new research studies are addressing the rising threat of fungal infections, which can be very difficult to treat. One study has examined the cell walls of fungi to look for weaknesses, while ...

Millions of women worldwide suffer from vaginal yeast infections. These infections are most commonly caused by the fungus Candida albicans and can lead to symptoms ranging from itching and burning to ...

An organism as a tenant in another - in biology, this often works quite well. ETH researchers have now shed light on how such a partnership of a cell in a cell can establish. Endosymbiosis is a ...

An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals' skin cells and quietly ...

For years we have been warned about antibiotic resistance, when bacteria evolve to the point where they survive the drugs designed to kill them. We treat this by only taking antibiotics when necessary ...

While rare, the fungal infection mucormycosis can be fatal. It tends to impact individuals who are immunocompromised or who have diabetes. This fungus can grow into blood vessels, destroying tissue, ...

The treatment of invasive fungal infections hinges on a delicate exploitation of differences between fungal pathogens and their human hosts. Central to this endeavour is the unique composition and ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? “Candida parapsilosis is a leading cause of candidemia worldwide, particularly among ...

The fungus has another unusual means of spread: Cats can sneeze out infectious yeast, researchers reported in Medical ...