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Corrigendum: Navigating the fungal battlefield: cysteine-rich antifungal proteins and peptides from Eurotiales

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This article provides a correction to previously published research about special proteins and peptides produced by certain fungi that can fight other fungal infections. The corrections involve fixing errors in a table that listed important chemical properties of these antifungal molecules. These molecules come from various Penicillium and Aspergillus fungal species and could potentially be used to develop new antifungal treatments.

Inhibitory Effects of Origanum vulgare Essential Oil on Mycogone perniciosa Growth in Agaricus bisporus Cultivation

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A new study shows that oregano essential oil can effectively prevent and treat wet bubble disease in button mushrooms, a fungal infection that costs farmers millions in crop losses. The oil works better than conventional chemical fungicides and contains powerful antifungal compounds like carvacrol and thymol. When applied at the right time, oregano oil completely stopped the disease from developing while maintaining healthy mushroom yields. This natural solution could help organic mushroom farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic chemicals.

Gut fungal profiles reveal phylosymbiosis and codiversification across humans and nonhuman primates

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Researchers studied fungal communities in the guts of humans and various primates to understand how these fungi evolved alongside their hosts. They discovered that more closely related primate species have more similar fungal communities, and that some fungi show signs of evolving together with primates over millions of years. These findings suggest that gut fungi are long-term partners with their hosts rather than temporary travelers from diet alone.

Isolation and Identification of Chemical Compounds from Agaricus blazei Murrill and Their In Vitro Antifungal Activities

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Researchers extracted and identified six chemical compounds from A. blazei mushrooms and tested their ability to fight fungal infections. The compounds showed promising activity against common fungal pathogens that cause infections in humans. This research suggests that A. blazei could be developed into natural antifungal treatments. The findings add to growing evidence that medicinal mushrooms contain valuable bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential.

Consecutive non-Aspergillus Fungal Invasive Infections in Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Data from the French National Reference Center for Primary ImmunoDeficiencies and literature review

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This study examines rare fungal infections in patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease, a genetic disorder affecting the immune system. Researchers found that these patients develop various unusual fungal infections despite taking preventive antifungal medications. The infections are difficult to diagnose, often requiring surgical procedures, but can sometimes be cured through stem cell transplantation combined with intensive antifungal treatment.

Past, present and future of antifungals: Advancements in mechanisms of action and resistance

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Fungal infections are a growing global health problem, particularly for people with weakened immune systems, causing millions of deaths annually. Current antifungal medications are limited and increasingly ineffective due to drug-resistant fungi. This special issue explores new treatment strategies including novel drugs, combination therapies, and innovative approaches like nanoparticles and antimicrobial peptides to combat these serious infections.

Gastrointestinal Parasites, Ectoparasites, and Fungi in Rabbits Attending Clinical Consultations and from Private Owners and Breeders in Portugal

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This study examined parasites, mites, and fungi found in Portuguese rabbits by testing samples from 72 animals at veterinary clinics and private homes. More than half of the rabbits carried intestinal parasites, most commonly coccidia and Cryptosporidium, though few showed obvious illness. Regular cleaning of rabbit housing and proper deworming with fenbendazole significantly reduced parasite infection rates, highlighting the importance of good hygiene practices.

Phylogenomic, Morphological, and Phylogenetic Evidence Reveals Five New Species and Two New Host Records of Nectriaceae (Hypocreales) from China

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Scientists in China discovered five new species of fungi from the Fusarium and Neocosmospora groups, which can affect plants and, in rare cases, humans. These fungi were found in various environments including plant leaves, insects, and other fungi. The researchers used advanced DNA analysis and genetic sequencing techniques to identify these new species and clarify how they relate to each other evolutionarily.

Screening of Basidiomycete Strains Capable of Synthesizing Antibacterial and Antifungal Metabolites

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Researchers tested 18 types of medicinal mushrooms to see if they could produce natural antibiotics. Most of them (16 out of 18) showed antimicrobial properties, with some being particularly effective against dangerous bacteria and fungi. The most promising mushroom strain (Hericium corraloides 4) showed strong activity against multiple disease-causing organisms. This research suggests that mushrooms could be valuable sources for developing new antibiotics to fight drug-resistant infections.

MycoNews 2022: editorial, news, reports, awards, personalia, and book news

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Mycology is experiencing rapid growth in public awareness and scientific recognition. Popular books and films about fungi have dramatically increased interest in the field. The International Mycological Community celebrated major achievements in 2022, with prominent conferences and awards recognizing outstanding research and contributions to understanding fungi’s vital roles in nature and human health.

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