A deadly fungus may not live to see the last of us
The battle lines have finally shifted in the war against a deadly fungal disease.
Sep 30, 2026
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Aspergillus fumigatus
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As Candida auris spreads, scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
As cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have spread to 27 states, including Texas, which has the second-highest number, a scientist at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Building immunity: Tissue-resident immune cells defend human lungs from viral, bacterial, and fungal infections
New research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and the University of Liverpool (UOL) provides the first comprehensive look at how a hidden immune cell army defends the vast, vulnerable tissue of ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Drug-resistant fungi prompt a five-step global plan ahead of WHO's 2026 update
An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems. That is why 50 researchers from around the world, led by Radboudumc, are calling for action ...
Apr 15, 2026
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How a cell receptor dampens the immune response against fungal infection
People are exposed to millions of fungal spores every day, even potentially harmful ones like those from Aspergillus fumigatus. For most individuals, this constant exposure is harmless, as the immune system efficiently clears ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Dropscreen, ViewAllergy39 not equally effective for detecting allergens, study finds
DropScreen (DS) and ViewAllergy39 (VA) are not equally effective for detecting specific immunoglobulin (Ig) E involved in pollinosis, according to a study published online in the Journal of Immunoassay and Immunochemistry.
Jul 15, 2025
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When fungi take your breath away—how a mold can unbalance the lungs
An invisible intruder puts the delicate balance in our lungs to the test: the mold Aspergillus fumigatus, harmless in nature, can become a serious danger if the immune system is weakened—and change the entire bacterial world ...
May 21, 2025
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Breakthroughs and challenges in fungal vaccine development
The microbiological world is comprised of many organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Though not generally regarded as pathogens by the greater public, fungi can cause an array of severe diseases, especially in ...
Nov 17, 2023
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Battling aspergillus: The synergistic power of statin combinations
Pulmonary aspergillosis—a group of infectious respiratory diseases caused by various species of the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus—has a significant mortality rate globally. Currently, the first-line antifungal therapy in patients ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Understanding how Aspergillus fumigatus shapes the lungs
Aspergillus fumigatus strains that infect humans have a significantly altered metabolism compared to other strains in the environment. At the same time, infection with the fungus leads to an apparent change in the human lung ...
Aug 7, 2023
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