pathogenic microbes
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Fungicide-Treated Fruits May Harbour Deadly Super-Yeast, Study Finds
Recent research out of India raises concerns over the transmission risks of a harmful and hard-to-kill fungal infection. The study found drug-resistant strains of Candida auris on apples that had been treated with fungicides. The findings suggest that apples and other fruits dosed with these chemicals can inadvertently fuel the emergence and spread of this germ,…
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How a Common Fungus May Contribute to Digestive Issues
It isn’t just the bacteria in our gut that play an important role in keeping us healthy — yeasts and other fungi that live there are also key parts of the equation. But how exactly all these microbes interact with our bodies isn’t well understood. In new research involving mice, researchers found that a healthy…
