Filamentous growth is a nutrient-regulated growth response that occurs in many fungal
species. In pathogens, filamentous growth is critical for host–cell attachment, invasion into …

The budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a eukaryotic microorganism that is able to
choose between different unicellular and multicellular lifestyles. The potential of individual …

In natural environments, microorganisms form microbial aggregates called biofilms able to
adhere to a multitude of different surfaces. Yeasts make no exception to this rule, being able …

The outbreak of a fatal black fungus infection after the resurgence of the cadaverous COVID-
19 has exhorted scientists worldwide to develop a nutshell by repurposing or designing new …

Eukaryotic cells are exquisitely responsive to external and internal cues, achieving precise
control of seemingly diverse growth processes through a complex interplay of regulatory …

Immobilized cell technology has shown a significant promotional effect on the fermentation
of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and cider. However, genetic, morphological and …

Perception of external stimuli and generation of an appropriate response are crucial for host
colonization by pathogens. In pathogenic fungi, mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) …

Msb2 is a sensor protein in the plasma membrane of fungi. In the human fungal pathogen C.
albicans Msb2 signals via the Cek1 MAP kinase pathway to maintain cell wall integrity and …

Although microorganisms are traditionally used to investigate unicellular processes, the
yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae has the ability to form colonies with highly complex …

When grown on solid substrates, different microorganisms often form colonies with very
specific morphologies. Whereas the pioneers of microbiology often used colony morphology …