Researchers at the University of São Paulo found 62 proteins specific to spores of Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungal species that causes lung disease. The study, published in Nature Microbiology, showed ...

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a life-threatening fungal infection that occurs when conidia (spores) from the ...

fumigatus and a chest radiograph along with ... ABPA: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; GINA: Global initiative for asthma. Adapted with permission from [7]. ABPA-S Fulfils the diagnostic ...

Litter that feels wet or has formed solid cakes is less effective at absorbing moisture and tends to harbor bacteria ...

Tea tree oil kills mould by breaking down the cell wall of the mould spores, causing them to rupture and leak. This means ...

"Some pathogens present in the environment can end up in humans. This is the case with Aspergillus fumigatus, a soil fungus whose spores can be inhaled. In an immunocompromised person, this can cause ...

The pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (far left) grew more than other species in a medium designed to mimic the human organism, partly owing to the presence of a protein that inhibits the immune ...

Molds can appear as splotches on buildings, settle in concrete cracks, and even live rather harmlessly on the human ...

In the world of microbes, the evolution of resistance to antimicrobial drugs is a process that is nearly inevitable. (1) ...

When was the last time you washed your pillows? If the answer is never, you might find the following pretty gross. As much as ...

Children are especially at risk. A particular kind of common mold, called Aspergillus fumigatus, is most strongly linked to so-called fungal asthma. The condition can increase mucus and block your ...