Human fungal infections are a historically neglected area of disease research, yet they
cause more than 1.5 million deaths every year. Our understanding of the pathophysiology of …

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat …

Host-microbe biology (HMB) stands on the cusp of redefinition, challenging conventional
paradigms to instead embrace a more holistic understanding of the microbial sciences. The …

The ability to overcome metabolic stress is a major determinant of outcomes during
infections. Pathogens face nutrient and oxygen deprivation in host niches and during their …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a pathogenic fungus with a global distribution. The emergence of
azole-resistant A. fumigatus (AR Af) other than the TR-mutants is a problem in Japan …

Background The demand for natural pigments in general, and for fungi-derived pigments in
particular, is constantly rising. Wood-decomposing fungi represent a promising source for …

Humans interact with a multitude of microorganisms in various ecological relationships,
ranging from commensalism to pathogenicity. The same applies to fungi, long recognized for …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Genome-scale metabolic networks (GEMs) represent a
valuable modeling and computational tool in the broad field of systems biology. Their ability …

Natural compounds have long served as valuable sources of medicine throughout history,
with many commercially significant drugs originating from these compounds. Besides …