Cryptococcosis has become a significant public global health problem worldwide. Caused
by two species, Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii, this life-threatening …

Cryptococcus neoformans, an encapsulated, pathogenic yeast, is endowed with a variety of
virulence factors, including a polysaccharide capsule. During mammalian infection, the …

The efficacy of two regional yeasts, Pichia membranifaciens NPCC 1250 and
Vishniacozyma victoriae NPCC 1263, for controlling pear postharvest decay was evaluated …

Why are some fungi pathogenic while the majority poses no threat to humans or other
hosts? Of the more than 1.5 million fungal species only about 150–300 are pathogenic for …

Invasive fungal infections are a growing threat to immunocompromised patients, highlighting
the importance of monitoring fungal pathogens. Global warming (including climatic …

Melanin is a heteropolymer formed by the polymerization of phenolic and indolic
compounds. It occurs in organisms across all biological kingdoms and has a range different …

Class A biosolids is a treated sewage sludge, commonly applied to agricultural fields, home
lawns/gardens, golf courses, forests, and remediation sites around the world. This practice is …

Cryptococcus gattii causes invasive fungal infections that have been increasing in incidence
and global distribution in recent years. The major molecular genotypes of C. gattii that were …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated opportunistic fungal pathogen that is found in
multiple niches in the environment and that can cause fatal meningoencephalitis in …

Cryptococcus sp. are basidiomycete yeasts which can be found widely, free-living in the
environment. Interactions with natural predators, such as amoebae in the soil, are thought to …