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06May

Skin Fungi May Create Powerful Antibiotics to Help Combat Infections

Credit: PixabayA dangerous superbug responsible for more than a million people worldwide each year might have a natural foe living just beneath your nose. Literally so—it plays a major role in your skin microbiome and appears to help fend off staph infections.Malassezia sympodialis: A Common Skin Yeast with Hidden Power Against Staph InfectionsMalassezia sympodialis, a...

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22Jun

Gene Expression Modified: Unveiling Vulnerability to Infections in Space Travel

Astronaut in space. Credit: Unsplash.In the realm beyond Earth, the absence of gravity poses a significant hazard to the well-being of astronauts, particularly during extended missions. Gaining insights into the response of the human body to the space environment is essential for long-term space exploration and the development of countermeasures to safeguard astronaut health.Previous...

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