Fungal Species: Candida auris

Prevalence and antifungal susceptibility profiles of Candida isolates among patients with candiduria: a multiplex PCR assay

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Researchers studied fungal infections in urine samples from hospitalized patients and found that while the common yeast Candida albicans was most prevalent, other Candida species were increasingly resistant to antifungal medications. Using advanced genetic testing methods, they identified seven different Candida species and tested their resistance to three common antifungal drugs. The findings highlight the growing problem of drug-resistant fungal infections and the need for better diagnostic tools to identify which species is causing infection so appropriate treatment can be selected.

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Revealing structure and shaping priorities in plant and fungal cell wall architecture via solid-state NMR

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This review explains how scientists use a special type of microscopy called solid-state NMR to study the protective outer layers of fungi and plants. The research shows that fungal pathogens can cleverly rearrange their cell walls to resist antifungal medicines, and that plants carefully organize their cell walls during growth by forming specific connections between different molecules. Understanding these structures at the molecular level could help develop better antifungal treatments and improve how we use plant biomass for biofuels and materials.

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MycoNews 2021: President’s Message, IMA Statutes, News, Reports, Awards, Personalia, and Book News

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This article provides an annual overview of major developments in the field of mycology during 2021. It covers important organizational changes in the International Mycological Association, the launch of new initiatives like World Fungus Day, and updates on major conferences and publications. The impact on everyday life includes: • Establishment of World Fungus Day to increase public awareness of fungi’s importance in ecosystems and human life • Progress in understanding fungal diseases affecting human health, like Candida auris infections • Development of new approaches to fungal conservation and recognition of fungi alongside plants and animals • Advances in mycological knowledge through new publications and research • Changes in international mycological organization governance affecting research coordination worldwide

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