Eukaryota: News and Research on Fungi

MeSH tree: B01.300

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How the immune system keeps mucosal fungi in check

The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some fungi also have pathogenic potential. For instance, the yeast Candida albicans can grow in an uncontrolled ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Antifungal resistance is making thrush hard to treat. Here's why

Thrush is one of the most common infections in the world. It's caused by the fungi Candida—specifically, the yeast Candida albicans. Although yeast infections are normally treated easily with antifungal drugs, a growing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreading rapidly through EU hospitals

A new European health survey shows that Candidozyma auris—a dangerous drug-resistant fungus—is spreading rapidly in hospitals across the continent. Cases and outbreaks are increasing, with some countries now seeing ongoing ...

Oncology & Cancer

Certain oral microbes tied to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a study led by NYU Langone Health and its ...

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