Avoiding Neutrophil Traps: How An Invasive Fungus Defeats The Mammalian Immune Response
Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 12:40
in Biology & Nature
Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a serious disease of immune-compromised individuals and the most common invasive mold infection in humans. Although more than 250 different Aspergillus species are found in nature, and most contribute spores to the air we breathe, over 80% of human disease is caused by one particular culprit called Aspergillus fumigatus. A study published on October 15th in PLOS Pathogens explores what distinguishes this fungus from its relatives and likely makes it so dangerous. read more