The fungi living in the body play an important role in health—here's what you should know about the 'mycobiome'

The "gut microbiome" has become a popular health term in recent years. It's easy to see why, with an abundance of research ...
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When fungi take your breath - How a mold can unbalance the lungs

Aspergillus fumigatus can be found almost everywhere - in soil, compost or in the air. It is usually harmless for healthy people. However, in patients with a weakened immune system, it can cause ...
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A fungus in Utah soil can lead to lung infections — but officials say there is ‘no reason to panic’

ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — If you have been suffering from pneumonia-like symptoms lately (but you don’t have pneumonia), you may have ingested fungal spores that went airborne after dirt around you ...
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Scientists Reveal Lung Self-Healing Switch, Offering Hope for Chronic Lung Disease

Scientists uncover a molecular “switch” in lung cells that controls repair vs. defense. Targeting it could boost tissue ...
Science Daily

Scientists just found the lung’s hidden self-healing switch

Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the ...

Blocking a key protein halts lung scarring in mouse model of fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which the lungs become thickened and scarred, gradually losing their ability to ...
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Soil fungus found in at least 12 states can lead to lung infections — but officials say there is ‘no reason to panic’

ST. GEORGE, Utah (KTVX) — People who are suffering from pneumonia-like symptoms lately (but don’t have pneumonia) may have ingested fungal spores that went airborne after dirt around you was disturbed ...