Fungi are everywhere, and in many cases, a fungal infection can be eliminated by a person's immune system. But fungal infections can also send long hyphae into the body that are extremely difficult to ...

Two new research studies are addressing the rising threat of fungal infections, which can be very difficult to treat. One study has examined the cell walls of fungi to look for weaknesses, while ...

Experimental drug named mandimycin kills fungi resistant to all other treatments, and could transform the fight against ...

Rivals or allies—how do bacteria and fungi interact in our bodies? Until now, bacteria on our mucous membranes were primarily considered to be antagonists of fungi, as they can inhibit their growth.

Today, Katharina Ost’s review on the biotechnology of fungal cell walls was accepted for publication in the journal Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Kathy is working for her doctoral project on ...