The infectious fungus Cryptococcus neoformans rapidly enlarges and shrinks in size to withstand different microenvironments in the body. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

A fungus that can change its shape to fit into your brain has been discovered by scientists. Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans), a pathogenic fungus, can shape-shift itself to fit through the ...

Photomicrograph of Cryptococcus deneoformans (IMAGE) Duke University Caption This photomicrograph depicts Cryptococcus neoformans a fungal pathogen that has been causing an increasing number of ...

The encapsulated fungus Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common cause of fungal meningitis, with the highest rate of cryptococcosis found in AIDS patients. Despite antifungal treatment, ...

A lab has completed a six-year study to examine the virulence of 38 clinical isolates from various strains of Cryptococcus. Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by ...

To study this process, researchers need to identify rare instances of fungal invasion into the brain, but finding these examples requires the ability to study large sections of the organ. Carolina ...

Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already ...