The "gut microbiome" has become a popular health term in recent years. It's easy to see why, with an abundance of research ...

Researchers are getting a better idea of what leads to clinical cases of Candida auris, a dangerous and drug-resistant fungus that has been rapidly multiplying.

The fungus can survive on hospital surfaces and spread through contaminated medical equipment, making proper disinfection protocols critical for prevention. A drug-resistant fungus called Candida ...

The fruiting bodies of bambusicolous Shiraia fungi have long been used in traditional Chinese folk medicine. Hypocrellin A (HA) is a bioactive perylenequinone from the fruiting bodies and serves as an ...

Health bosses monitoring for new bugs hitting the UK have identified a new fungal-based infection which is particularly ...