Aging animals display a broad range of progressive degenerative changes, and one of the
most fascinating is the decline of female reproductive function. In the model organism …

Application of biofertilizers containing living or dormant plant growth promoting bacterial
cells is considered to be an ecofriendly alternative of chemical fertilizers for improved crop …

Candida albicans is a microbial fungus that exists as a commensal member of the human
microbiome and an opportunistic pathogen. Cell surface-associated adhesin proteins play a …

C. elegans has several advantages as an experimental host for the study of infectious
diseases. Worms are easily maintained and propagated on bacterial lawns. The worms can …

The morbidity and mortality associated with systemic fungal infections in humans cannot be
underestimated. The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has become popular for the in vivo …

The contamination of dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) is a serious problem and directly
affects the dental care. This study aims to explore the microbial community of biofilm in …

The threat burden from pathogenic fungi is universal and increasing with alarming high
mortality and morbidity rates from invasive fungal infections. Understanding the virulence …

Fungal infections have been increasing continuously worldwide, especially in
immunocompromised individuals. Fungi, regarded as eukaryotic pathogens, have many …

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen of humans that is typically diploid yet
has a highly labile genome tolerant of large-scale perturbations including chromosomal …

The ability to generate genetic variation facilitates rapid adaptation in stressful
environments. The opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida albicans frequently undergoes …