Aspergillus is a very common fungus. It can grow in many different environments and conditions, including the human body. There are over 200 different species of Aspergillus that we currently know ...

Aspergillus species are ubiquitous environmental fungi with significant implications for human health, particularly in immunocompromised individuals and ...

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 ...

Aspergillus fumigatus is a mold that is found all over the world. Unlike closely related species, it can cause serious, often fatal infections in humans. What makes A. fumigatus so dangerous? An ...

People are exposed to millions of fungal spores every day, even potentially harmful ones like those from Aspergillus fumigatus. For most individuals, this constant exposure is harmless, as the immune ...

In the microbial world, some secrets hide inside other organisms. A recent discovery sheds light on a virus nestled at the ...

In Fall 2022, a World Health Organization (WHO) report named 19 key fungal threats, thus creating the agency's first-ever "fungal priority pathogens" list. WHO also called for better diagnostics and ...

A recent study from the University of Manchester reveals that climate change is facilitating the spread of harmful fungi, posing risks to both human health and food security. The research highlights ...

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 ...

The state’s largest cannabis trade association and three cannabis businesses asked the Oregon Court of Appeals on Friday morning to block the state’s new ban on cannabis containing a common fungus ...