Research Keyword: parasitic nematodes

Functions of the Three Common Fungal Extracellular Membrane (CFEM) Domain-Containing Genes of Arthrobotrys flagrans in the Process of Nematode Trapping

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Researchers studied how a fungus called Arthrobotrys flagrans catches and kills parasitic worms. They found that three genes containing a special protein domain called CFEM control how the fungus produces sticky traps and deadly proteins. By studying mutant fungi with these genes deleted or overexpressed, they discovered that these genes work together and can compensate for each other, helping explain how this fungus could be used as a natural pest control for harmful nematodes.

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Dynamic proteomic changes and ultrastructural insights into Pochonia chlamydosporia’s parasitism of Parascaris equorum eggs

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Scientists studied how a special fungus called Pochonia chlamydosporia attacks and destroys parasitic worm eggs. Using advanced microscopy and protein analysis, they tracked the fungus through three stages of infection and identified the specific proteins and processes it uses to break down the worm eggs. This research helps us understand how this fungus works so it can be better used as a natural pest control method to protect animals from harmful parasites.

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Case Report: Aspergillosis and Cyathostoma americana co-infection in the lower respiratory tract of a Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

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A 12-year-old Harris’s Hawk died from a rare combination of two serious infections affecting its lungs and air sacs: a fungal infection (Aspergillus fumigatus) and a parasitic worm infection (Cyathostoma americana). This is the first documented case of these two infections occurring together in a hawk. The worms and fungus caused severe inflammation and tissue damage, ultimately leading to the bird’s death. This case highlights how multiple infections can work together to make disease more severe in captive birds of prey.

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Functions of the Three Common Fungal Extracellular Membrane (CFEM) Domain-Containing Genes of Arthrobotrys flagrans in the Process of Nematode Trapping

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Researchers studied a special fungus called Arthrobotrys flagrans that traps and kills parasitic worms. They focused on three genes (AfCFEM1-3) that produce proteins important for making the sticky traps. When they removed two of these genes, the fungus became better at killing worms, while removing the third gene made it worse. The study shows these genes are crucial for the fungus to create effective sticky traps and could help develop better natural pest control products.

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Functions of the Three Common Fungal Extracellular Membrane (CFEM) Domain-Containing Genes of Arthrobotrys flagrans in the Process of Nematode Trapping

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Arthrobotrys flagrans is a fungus that acts as a natural pest controller by trapping and killing parasitic nematodes that damage crops and livestock. Scientists studied three key genes in this fungus that contain CFEM protein domains and found they are critical for forming sticky traps and controlling how deadly the fungus is to nematodes. The research shows that when certain CFEM genes are removed, the fungus produces stickier traps and kills more nematodes, while removing other CFEM genes has the opposite effect, providing insights for developing better biocontrol products.

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