As global temperatures rise, scientists are sounding the alarm about the increasing threat posed by fungal pathogens, particularly the Aspergillus species. Recent studies indicate that climate change ...

When most people think about serious infections, their minds turn to bacteria or viruses. Fungi, by contrast, have long ...

Reviewed by Maryam Mahdi, B.Sc. The fungus Aspergillus niger is a type of mould, which can sometimes be attributed to the cause of some cases of pneumonia. It is also the causative agent of ‘black ...

As the planet heats up, the concern surrounding the spread of infectious fungi, causing deaths of millions a year, is growing. And newresearchpredicts that the world is not prepared for what’s coming.

Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts — and the world is not prepared. Fungi are ...

Some researchers are sounding the alarm about a potentially deadly fungus that could spread throughout parts of the US, Europe and Asia. The study article, which was published in pre-print (not yet ...

Aspergillus fumigatus strains that infect humans have a significantly altered metabolism compared to other strains in the environment. At the same time, infection with the fungus leads to an apparent ...

A deadly fungus that can rot human tissue from within is rapidly spreading across the United States, with experts sounding alarm over rising temperatures, widespread drug resistance, and the lack of ...

Caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily a pneumonic illness – and in a large proportion of patients with severe cases, ...

Aspergillus, a dangerous fungus, is spreading due to climate change. A study predicts it will affect more people by 2100. This fungus causes a severe lung infection. Diagnosis is difficult and ...

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