Fungal infections contribute to over 1.5 million deaths annually and are often neglected in medical research. Primary and opportunistic pathogens employ unique strategies to infect humans, especially those with weakened immunity. Antifungal resistance is growing, exacerbated by modern medicine and climate change, highlighting the urgency for new treatments targeting unique fungal genes.
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Fungi in Antarctica
Antarctic fungi exhibit remarkable adaptations for survival in extreme conditions, such as temperatures below -80°C. Extremophilic and cryophilic fungi thrive by developing proteins that prevent freezing. Notably, endolithic fungi live in rocks, forming resilient communities. Antarctic yeasts demonstrate adaptability through yeast–mycelium dimorphism, enhancing resilience in nutrient-poor environments. These fungi also impact aquatic ecosystems and hold biotechnological potential.
Investigating Circadian Rhythms in Fungi
Do fungi sleep? Not quite the way humans or animals do. But across the living world, many organisms without brains or nervous systems follow cycles of activity and rest. Fungi are no exception. Fungi operate on an internal schedule known as a circadian rhythm: a roughly 24-hour biological cycle that helps organisms anticipate and prepareContinueContinue reading “Investigating Circadian Rhythms in Fungi”
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