A new multi-institutional study led by researchers at Michigan State University has characterized how fungi adapt to restructure their cell walls, effectively thwarting current antifungal medications.

The tips of these fungi grow by synthesizing new cell wall on the extending side, but scientists have puzzled over how they control growth through such tight spaces. Norio Takeshita of the University ...

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield that prevents flu-related lung damage, according to a new Canadian study.

"Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of all fungi, including some that live in and on our bodies as part of the human microbiome," explained Divangahi. "It is tempting to hypothesize that the ...

Preclinical trial reveals how beta-glucan, a compound found in all fungi, can 'reprogram' immune cells to combat lung ...

plants and fungi. Size Most are 5 μm - 100 μm. Most are 0.2 μm - 2.0 μm. Outer layers of cell Cell membrane, surrounded by cell wall in plants and fungi. Cell membrane, surrounded by cell wall.

“Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of all fungi, including some that live in and on our bodies as part of the human microbiome,” said Maziar Divangahi, a professor in McGill’s Faculty ...

Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of all fungi, including some that live in and on our bodies as part of the human microbiome. It is tempting to hypothesize that the levels and composition of ...