European Research Effort Tackles Dangerous Mould

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Wed, 09/24/2008 - 10:00

Ubiquitous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus poses an increasing threat to patients with compromised immune systems. The European Science Foundation has launched a new Research Networking Programme, FUMINOMICS, to study the basic genetic and molecular mechanisms employed by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus when infecting host cells.


 

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