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 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 fumigatus strains that infect humans have a significantly altered metabolism compared to other strains in the environment. At the same time, infection with the fungus leads to an apparent ...

As global temperatures rise, new research reveals that Aspergillus species are on the move, reshaping the landscape of infectious disease and threatening the world’s food supply in unexpected ways.

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 ...

Aspergillus, a dangerous fungus, is spreading due to climate change. A study predicts it will affect more people by 2100. This fungus causes a severe lung infection. Diagnosis is difficult and ...

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 ...

When Seattle Children’s Hospital revealed last month that 14 children dating back to 2001 had been infected with Aspergillus mold, six of them fatally, the cases had an unusual feature in common. They ...

The state’s cannabis testing requirements for the fungus aspergillus have been suspended after the Oregon Court of Appeals granted a motion today to stay the rules pending a legal challenge filed by ...

As the planet heats up, the concern surrounding the spread of infectious fungi, causing deaths of millions a year, is growing. And newresearchpredicts that the world is not prepared for what’s coming.