Scientists at Duke University say they have sequenced the entire genome and all the RNA products of the most important pathogenic lineage of Cryptococcus neoformans, a strain called H99. Their study ( ...

Researchers who sequenced the genome of a deadly fungus say their achievement offers a genetic map for finding weaknesses in the fungus in order to fight it. Cryptococcus neoformans causes millions of ...

Researchers have discovered that a fungal pathogen called Cryptococcus neoformans transforms when it enters the body, and this transformation enables it to move into the brain. The findings, which ...

A fungus that can change its shape to fit into your brain has been discovered by scientists. Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans), a pathogenic fungus, can shape-shift itself to fit through the ...

Topical CBD quickly and effectively kills off deadly fungal infections Two bioactive ingredients in cannabis have been found to have antifungal properties when applied topically, according to a ...

Fungal infections are becoming deadlier as drug resistance spreads and treatment options stall. Researchers at McMaster University discovered that a molecule called butyrolactol A can dramatically ...

Fungal infections kill millions of people each year, and modern medicine is struggling to keep up. But researchers at McMaster University have identified a molecule that may help turn the ...

A fungus that is a common cause of fungal meningitis undergoes a remarkable transformation once it enters the body, allowing it to infect the brain, according to new research. The discovery could lead ...