Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of human eosinophils incubated with C. albicans (MOI 1) for 30 min. White arrows show the engulfment of C. albicans by eosinophils and red arrows show ...

New research shows that eosinophils, immune cells usually linked to allergies, also play a protective role against Candida infections by using the CD48 receptor to recognize the fungus and release ...

Candida albicans adheres to host tissues through a multifaceted interplay of cell surface proteins, biophysical properties and environmental cues. Central to this process are adhesins, specialised ...

Rivals or allies—how do bacteria and fungi interact in our bodies? Until now, bacteria on our mucous membranes were primarily considered to be antagonists of fungi, as they can inhibit their growth.

Tiny particles made from the membranes of human immune cells could offer a promising new way to fight fungal infections that ...

Scanning electron microscope image: Bacteria of the species Enterococcus faecalis (purple) attach to hyphae of the fungus Candida albicans (turquoise). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...