The opportunistic human pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus produces at least two
types of melanin, namely pyomelanin and dihydroxynaphthalene (DHN) melanin …

The origin of isolates routinely used by the community of Aspergillus fumigatus researchers
is periodically a matter of intense discussion at our centre, as the construction of …

The maize smut fungus Ustilago maydis is a model organism for elucidating host
colonization strategies of biotrophic fungi. Here, we performed an in depth transcriptional …

The mammalian intestine harbors heterogeneous distribution of microbes among which
specific taxa (eg Lactobacillus) dominate across mammals. Deterministic factors such as …

Destruction of the pulmonary epithelium is a major feature of lung diseases caused by the
mould pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. Although it is widely postulated that tissue invasion …

Fungal pathogens must assimilate local nutrients to establish an infection in their
mammalian host. We focus on carbon, nitrogen, and micronutrient assimilation mechanisms …

Azole antifungals inhibit the fungal ergosterol biosynthesis pathway, resulting in either
growth inhibition or killing of the pathogen, depending on the species. Here we report that …

Filamentous fungi are found in virtually every marine and terrestrial habitat. Vital to this
success is their ability to secrete a diverse range of molecules, including hydrolytic enzymes …

The filamentous fungus Aspergillus oryzae, also known as yellow koji mold, produces high
levels of hydrolases such as amylolytic and proteolytic enzymes. This property of producing …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The success of Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus,
and Cryptococcus neoformans as fungal pathogens depends on their rapid adaptation to …