BUFFALO, N.Y. — You might call Candida albicans a shape-shifter: As this fungus grows, it can multiply as single, oval-shaped cells called yeast or propagate in an elongated form called hypha, ...

About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years causing no health problems, C. albicans can turn into a dangerous microbe ...

Vaginal yeast infection is a common type of fungal infection. It causes inflammation, irritation, itching, and vaginal discharge. People may get a yeast infection due to an overgrowth of the Candida ...

Like many fungi and one-celled organisms, Candida albicans, a normally harmless microbe that can turn deadly, has long been thought to reproduce without sexual mating. But a new study shows that C.

An estimated 1.5 million deaths worldwide are attributed to invasive fungal diseases annually. 5 Of these, hospital-acquired infections—most frequently caused by species of Candida—account for around ...

Researchers at the Optics and Photonics Research Center (CePOF) have succeeded in increasing the susceptibility of the fungus Candida albicans to drug treatment through light-activated therapy. The ...

Researchers have discovered how the fungus Candida albicans enters the brain, activates two separate mechanisms in brain cells that promote its clearance, and, important for the understanding of ...

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that naturally lives in the mouth, digestive tract, skin, and other moist areas of the body. It’s harmless when kept in check by the immune system, but when it ...

A yeast or fungal infection can cause pain, itching, and discharge in the genital area. Home remedies, like natural yogurt and probiotic supplements, may help manage symptoms. However, ...