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New aspergillosis infection model can help better observe the growth of fungus

A chip-based infection model developed by researchers in Jena, Germany, enables live microscopic observation of damage to lung tissue caused by the invasive fungal infection aspergillosis.

13 Apr 2022

Drug-resistant, pathogenic yeasts found on surfaces of apples and other fruits

When they're prepared for transport, apples and other fruits are often treated with a fungicide to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.

31 Mar 2022

Newly emerged-hygiene issue in the current lifestyles of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

A recent article evaluated a novel hygiene concern that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e., the adherence of fungi and bacteria to face masks.

23 Mar 2022

Fermented soybean waste could help mitigate effects of diet-induced obesity

An international team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Waseda University in Japan have found that fermented soybean waste, or okara, could improve fat metabolism and mitigate effects of diet-induced obesity.

22 Mar 2022

Compounds used to fight fungal diseases in plants may be driving antimicrobial resistance

New research from the University of Georgia has shown, for the first time, that compounds used to fight fungal diseases in plants are causing resistance to antifungal medications used to treat people.

8 Feb 2022

Development of synthetic molecules that can bridge T cells with SARS-CoV-2 infected cells

Scientists have recently used synthetic biology to design primary human CD8 T cells to express Spike protein-specific chimeric antigen receptors (ACE2 CAR or anti-Spike CAR).

25 Jan 2022

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

To better understand how the disease progresses, a recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Medicine discusses the role of the human microbiota in this condition.

13 Jan 2022

Environmental microbiome's impact on COVID-19 mortality

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server was based on the hypothesis that the environmental mycobiome (fungi) is a likely important factor in determining area-level variation in COVID-19 mortality.

19 Dec 2021

Study reveals molecular architecture of fungal cell walls and structural responses to stress

In a new study published in Nature Communications, Associate Professor Tuo Wang and his research team from the Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University revealed the molecular architecture of fungal cell walls and the structural responses to stresses, aiding the development of antifungal drugs targeting cell wall components.

21 Nov 2021

Newly discovered cell type makes survivors of sepsis more vulnerable to infections

Sepsis is the leading cause of death in Brazil's intensive care units (ICUs). Among patients who progress to the severe form of the disease, 40% die, and the survivors often suffer from cardiovascular and neurological complications, as well as a significant decline in immunity lasting for years after they are discharged from hospital.

2 Sep 2021

Owlstone Medical publishes data on the use of face mask filters to capture viral particles for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Owlstone Medical today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Nature Scientific Reports.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 20 Jul 2021

Bioactive packaging can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days

Québec produces more strawberries than any other Canadian province. Strawberries are delicate and difficult to keep fresh. In response to this challenge, Monique Lacroix, a professor at at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique, and her team have developed a packaging film that can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days.

16 Jun 2021

Aspergillus News and Research

New aspergillosis infection model can help better observe the growth of fungus

Drug-resistant, pathogenic yeasts found on surfaces of apples and other fruits

Newly emerged-hygiene issue in the current lifestyles of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fermented soybean waste could help mitigate effects of diet-induced obesity

Compounds used to fight fungal diseases in plants may be driving antimicrobial resistance

Development of synthetic molecules that can bridge T cells with SARS-CoV-2 infected cells

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

Environmental microbiome's impact on COVID-19 mortality

Study reveals molecular architecture of fungal cell walls and structural responses to stress

Newly discovered cell type makes survivors of sepsis more vulnerable to infections

Owlstone Medical publishes data on the use of face mask filters to capture viral particles for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Bioactive packaging can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days

New nanothin coating could be used to treat deadly bacterial and fungal infections

Scientists develop new diagnostic procedure for pulmonary aspergillosis

Newly discovered enzyme on deadly fungus may be the key to fight fungal infection

Innovative cancer treatment effective in combating fungal infection in vitro and in mice

Clinical metagenomics, a faster approach to identify secondary infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Scientists identify mechanisms behind inflammasome activation by fungal pathogens

Triple RNA sequencing dissects gene expression of virus and fungi in infection processes

COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis caused by aspergillus fumigatus

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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