Antifungal

A report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims antifungal creams and combinations of antifungal treatments with corticosteroids are likely to be contributing to the rise and spread of severe skin, scalp, and nail fungal infections.In 2023, dermatologists detected the first known cases in the US of highly contagious drug-resistant fungal skin infections that don't respond to the few fungal treatments we have.First concentrated in Southeast Asia, these drug-resistant fungal infections have spread to…

RIKEN researchers found a parasitic fungus immune to plant-produced anti-fungal compounds called rocaglates due to a gene mutation. This discovery could impact the potential use of rocaglates in treatments for diseases like COVID-19 and cancer.An anti-fungal compound produced by plants doesn’t work on at least one fungus.RIKEN scientists have discovered how a parasitic fungus renders harmless a powerful anti-fungal compound produced by some plants. As well as providing a fascinating glimpse into the ongoing arms race…

Super-ringworm is on the loose in New York City. In a report this week, doctors and health officials have detailed the first known U.S. cases of the itchy infection caused by a contagious and emerging fungal germ—one highly resistant to many existing drugs. The fungus was first identified in South Asia, but it’s possible that it’s now circulating locally in the area.Won’t Virtual Reality Make Me Sick?Despite the name, ringworm has absolutely nothing to do with the worms that can sometimes infest our body. It’s a catch-all…

Not your typical fungal infection, but the real thing is still scary. Image: Liane Hentscher/HBOHBO has another bonafide hit on its hand with the recent release of The Last of Us, the post-apocalyptic TV show based on the hit video game series produced by Naughty Dog. Both the game and show (at least through the first three episodes) weave together a blend of pulse-pounding action and gut-wrenching drama, as protagonists Joel and Ellie journey across the ruins of the United States.The central cause of said apocalypse is a…