"Once we understand the biology of the infection, and how it is influenced by different Cryptococcus gene alleles, then we can develop new treatments targeting these genes." Nielsen came to Virginia ...

Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that infects people with weakened immune systems, particularly those with advanced HIV/AIDS. New research could mean a better understanding of this ...

The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI. In this Review, we focus on current treatment standards to combat cryptococcal disease, as well as the challenges and advances in ...

Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already ...

A new study sheds light on little-known fungal infections caused by the fungus Cryptococcus. There are currently no vaccines available for any fungal infection, which can be extremely deadly to ...

A report today in PLOS Pathogens shows how inhaled fungal spores exit the lung and trigger a fatal infection in mice. The study solves a mystery of mycology: Why are spores of a certain fungal strain ...

Calgary, AB – Cryptococcus disease is a rare but serious infection resulting from inhaling a toxic fungus often found in fir trees. Approximately 250 people have been infected with the disease in ...

Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that infects people with weakened immune systems, particularly those with advanced HIV/AIDS. New University of Minnesota Medical Research could mean a ...

Aging is an important trait conserved in eukaryotes from unicellular yeasts to mammals 1. Notably, the generational age of pathogenic yeasts, such as Candida albicans 2, Candida glabrata 3,4, Candida ...