Fungal Species:  Aspergillus sp.

Patulin Biodegradation by Rhodosporidiobolus ruineniae and Meyerozyma guilliermondii Isolated From Fruits

Patulin is a dangerous toxin produced by molds that grow on apples and peaches, posing serious health risks to consumers. Researchers isolated two yeast species from fruits that can effectively break down patulin into a less toxic compound called (E)-ascladiol. The yeasts work by using enzymes inside their cells to degrade the toxin, and this biological approach could be used to safely remove patulin from contaminated fruits and fruit products.

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Advances in Fungal Natural Products: Insights into Bioactivity and Therapeutic Potential

Medicinal mushrooms and fungi contain powerful natural chemicals that can boost immunity, reduce inflammation, fight cancer, and protect the brain. Scientists are now better able to identify and study these compounds using advanced techniques, and some are being tested as supplements or alongside traditional medicines. This research shows that mushrooms could become important tools in treating diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer.

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Antiviral Potential of Natural Resources Against Influenza Virus Infections

This research examines how natural substances from bacteria, fungi, and animals could help fight influenza infections. Scientists are searching for new treatments because current flu medications often don’t work well enough and viruses can become resistant to them. The study found many promising natural compounds that could potentially be developed into new flu medications. Impacts on everyday life: – Could lead to more effective flu treatments that work even after symptoms appear – May help reduce the severity and duration of flu infections – Could provide options for treating drug-resistant flu strains – Might result in new combination therapies that work better than single drugs – Could help reduce hospitalizations and deaths from severe flu infections

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