Some researchers are sounding the alarm about a potentially deadly fungus that could spread throughout parts of the U.S., Europe and Asia. The study article, which was published in pre-print (not yet ...

In 2022, WHO created a priority list of pathogenic fungi and noted invasive fungal diseases are on the rise worldwide, particularly in immunocompromised populations. Could fungi spur the next pandemic ...

The principle of resilience and survival is crucial for medically significant fungi. These microorganisms are far from creating the postapocalyptic scenario depicted in TV series like The Last of Us, ...

A team of Indian scientists has identified a weak spot in Candida albicans, the fungus behind life-threatening systemic candidiasis (a serious fungal infection), offering hope for faster, targeted ...

The number of deaths related to fungal infections is complicated to measure and as a result likely underreported. The updated mortality rate is almost double that of past estimates, according to a ...

Researchers at IIT-Madras and the ICMR–National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH) have unveiled a pioneering approach to tackle systemic fungal infections caused by ...

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011;9(12):1191-1201. This review describes clinical features, diagnosis and role of various antifungal agents in FE and the management and outcome of species-specific ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections. The key is to block fungi from being able to make fatty acids, the major component of fats. Resistance to anti-fungal drugs is ...