Disease: autoimmune disorders

Advanced Fungal Biotechnologies in Accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): What Do We Know and What Comes Next?

Fungi are remarkable organisms with tremendous untapped potential for solving global challenges. They can be engineered to produce life-saving medicines like antibiotics and cholesterol-lowering drugs, create nutritious food alternatives, clean up polluted environments, and help fight climate change. As we transition to more sustainable living practices, fungi represent a natural solution that has been used for centuries but is only now being fully appreciated through modern biotechnology.

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White Rot Fungi as Tools for the Bioremediation of Xenobiotics: A Review

White rot fungi are nature’s cleanup crew that can break down many toxic chemicals in our environment, from industrial dyes to pesticides. These special fungi produce powerful enzymes that can degrade pollutants that normally resist breakdown, making them promising tools for cleaning contaminated soil and water. Scientists are studying how to better harness these fungi’s abilities to treat industrial wastewater and restore polluted environments.

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Clinical spectrum, immune status, and prognostic factors of cryptococcosis: insights from a large, multi-center, ambispective cohort study in southeastern China

This study examined cryptococcosis, a serious fungal infection, in 396 non-HIV patients across hospitals in southeastern China. The researchers found that patients’ immune status, whether the infection spread to the brain, and blood inflammation markers were key predictors of survival. Most patients treated with azole medications (a common antifungal) improved or recovered, though those with brain involvement or severe immune deficiency had worse outcomes. The findings help doctors identify which patients need more intensive treatment.

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