Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral ...

Studies conducted by Indian academics, too, warned of kodo poisoning—when humans or animals consume the millet infested with Aspergillus tamarii Kita. This fungus contains mycotoxins (toxins produced ...

Inflammatory diseases include a vast array of disorders and conditions that are characterized by inflammation. Examples include allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease ...

Aortic diseases are those that affect your aorta, and they include: Aortic aneurysm, which is a weakened area of your aorta in your belly. It can put you at a higher risk of having a rupture or ...

This is when they examine a skin sample to find out the type of fungus that’s growing. A few treatments can help you get rid of tinea manuum. Whichever one you use, it can take up to six weeks ...

It's also billed as the largest collection of disease-causing fungi in the Western hemisphere, providing a precious opportunity for scientists in Canada to research those diseases and their ...

Fungal infections on the face are caused by an overgrowth of yeast that’s naturally on the skin. In some instances, it can also be caused by another kind of fungus. Yeast infections on the face are ...

Instead, they serve the interests of a master, whether it’s a virus, fungus or some other harmful agent. Those all are fictional. Nature is where we can find real examples of zombification ...

We tend to think of animals as the most gifted in that regard… but a species of fungus is offering a challenge to what we think we know about intelligence. A series of experiments has revealed that a ...

More often, though, they’re a cosmetic problem, as the toenail may become thick, discolored, or cracked. You can pick up a toenail fungus from your environment. It often gets in through small cracks ...

1 China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China 2 National Key Laboratory ...