Research Keyword: molecular analysis

The genus Thaxterogaster (Cortinariaceae): phylogeny and species diversity in Western China

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Researchers have discovered and documented 15 species of Thaxterogaster mushrooms in Western China, including 8 entirely new species never before described by science. Using DNA analysis alongside traditional observation methods, they created a detailed family tree of these fungi and provided identification guides. This work significantly expands our understanding of mushroom diversity in Asia and demonstrates that China’s forests harbor much greater fungal diversity than previously known.

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Emergence of resistant dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton indotineae: First case series in Thailand

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Researchers in Thailand identified five patients with a new type of fungal skin infection caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a species that resists the common antifungal drug terbinafine. These infections appeared as rashes on various parts of the body and required treatment with alternative medications like itraconazole. The findings represent the first confirmed cases in Thailand and suggest this resistant fungus may be spreading globally. The study also showed that a simple urease test could help doctors identify this resistant strain quickly without waiting for complex genetic testing.

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Emergence of resistant dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton indotineae: First case series in Thailand

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Researchers in Thailand have identified the first cases of a new resistant fungal skin infection caused by Trichophyton indotineae. This fungus is resistant to a commonly used antifungal drug called terbinafine and causes persistent skin rashes on various body parts. The study describes five patients whose infections were finally identified through genetic testing and who responded well to alternative antifungal treatment with itraconazole. This discovery suggests the fungus is now spreading in Thailand and doctors should watch for it.

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Emergence of resistant dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton indotineae: First case series in Thailand

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Doctors in Thailand have identified a new drug-resistant fungal infection caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a fungus that doesn’t respond to common antifungal medication terbinafine. Five patients were diagnosed with this resistant skin infection that caused rashes on various body parts and failed to improve with standard treatments. The research shows that a simple urease test can help doctors quickly identify this resistant fungus, and a different drug called itraconazole appears to work better for treatment. This is the first time this resistant fungus has been confirmed in Thailand, suggesting it is spreading globally.

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Construction of a heat-resistant strain of Lentinus edodes by fungal Hsp20 protein overexpression and genetic transformation

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Scientists successfully created a heat-resistant version of shiitake mushrooms by adding extra copies of a heat-protection gene from button mushrooms. The modified mushrooms can survive higher temperatures and recover better after heat stress compared to regular shiitake strains. This genetic improvement could help shiitake farming expand to warmer regions and times of year, potentially increasing production worldwide.

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Presence of white-nose syndrome in bats from Southern Mexico

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Researchers found evidence that white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease affecting bats, has reached southern Mexico. The fungus was detected in bat samples from a cave in Oaxaca, confirming earlier predictions about its spread from North America. The fungus can survive at temperatures ranging from cold to tropical heat, making it a significant threat to bat populations across diverse habitats in Mexico and beyond.

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