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US lawmakers probe University of Michigan over Chinese nationals accused i
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A range of congressional committees has initiated an extensive investigation into professors and research facilities at the University of Michigan associated with two Chinese nationals accused of bringing a "potential agroterrorism" fungus into the US.
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Two Chinese nationals charged with allegedly smuggling dangerous biologica
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Justice Department release, Yunqing Jian (33) and Zunyong Liu (34) were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the United States, making false statements, and visa fraud.
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Antibody-based therapy several notches closer to treat lethal mucormycosis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.
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Researchers give insight into how breast cancer tumor growth accelerates
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to a recent study, Malassezia globosa, a common skin fungus, may penetrate deep tissues through the skin or by other methods, which can lead to tumor formation.
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Israel: Newly identified yeast shows promise in preventing life-threatenin
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Candidiasis is an infection caused by the fungus Candida, a type of yeast that normally resides in various parts of the body, including the mouth, throat, gut, and genital area, without causing any harm if diagnosed and treated promptly
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Study shows that gut fungus has a long-term impact on the immunological re
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian, specific gut-dwelling fungi thrive in severe cases of COVID-19, exacerbating the disease's extreme inflammation while also causing long-term immune system changes.
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Study highlights gut fungi's lasting impact on severe COVID-19 immune resp
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, certain gut-dwelling fungus thrive in severe cases of COVID-19, magnifying the excessive inflammation that causes the disease while also triggering long-term alterations in the immune system. This research indic
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UAE imposes ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan via sea route after fungus was found on meat, according to ARY News.
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Scientists discover how fungus helps destroy dangerous food toxin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Patulin, a mycotoxin produced by several fungi, is deadly to a variety of organisms, including humans, mammals, plants, and microorganisms. Many of these fungal species grow on damaged or decaying fruits, particularly apples, and can contaminate apple products such as apple sauce, apple juic
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Researchers discover how fungus helps destroy harmful food toxin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Patulin, a mycotoxin generated by various fungi, is harmful to a wide range of creatures, including humans, mammals, plants, and microbes. Many of these fungi species tend to grow on damaged or decaying fruits, specifically apples, and even contaminate apple products such as apple sauce, app
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Researchers discover new method to treat fungal infections
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
There are just three primary kinds of antifungal drugs available today, and they all act by breaking the barrier that surrounds fungal cells. Despite the fact that they all assault the barrier, current therapies are quite specialised, which means that what kills one type of fungus may not ki
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Scientists use fungal networks for futuristic eco-building designs
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Scientists have discovered a technique to create building materials using knitted moulds and the root system of fungus in an effort to lessen the environmental effect of the construction sector. Although comparable composites have been the subject of previous study, the organic material's st
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