Certain types of lipids resist being crowded, while others can get shoved in as tight as sardines. And the packing density is ...

Chinese scientists have discovered a common mechanism by which structurally distinct proteins elicit an allergic reaction, showing they cause the formation of pores in epithelial airway cells. That ...

As the problem of antimicrobial-resistant infections continues to escalate to pandemic proportions, Beyond Pesticides is ...

In a paper published in Mycology, a Chinese team of scientists revealed a sophisticated chemical dialogue between a host ...

New method developed by UTSW researchers removes mysterious organelles from stem cells and embryos to uncover their roles. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have employed a genetic method ...

The rapid and precise diagnosis of fungal infections remains a challenge. Among the many strategies available, direct bioimaging using fluorophores to label the fungal cell surface offer many ...

The study found that CBD and CBDV impaired fungal virulence by reducing capsule size and altering biofilm structure. Proteomic analysis revealed that the cannabinoids disrupted the fungal cell ...

Identifying essential genes in fungal pathogens that have no analog to human genes is critical for pinpointing potential antifungal agents that do not harm human cells.

A team led by the University of Sydney has identified red blood cell rupture at dying endothelial sites as a primary driver of microvascular obstruction in COVID-19, bypassing the expected role of ...

Modulation of antiviral response in fungi via RNA editing Researchers reveal that two adjacent gene pairs in Neurospora crassa regulate antiviral response and symptom induction Date: May 23, 2025 ...

Fungal pathogens like Aspergillus species are known for their ability to infect humans, livestock, and crops, causing severe health and economic impacts worldwide. Rising global temperatures now ...