Researchers studied fungal communities on highbush blueberry plants from buds to ripe fruits, revealing a core microbiome with beneficial and pathogenic members. The study highlights the importance of understanding plant development's impact on phyllosphere microbiomes for improving disease management and reducing fungicide reliance.
SourceNanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science·JournalHorticulture Research·DateNov 18, 2025
Researchers found 148 fungi-associated genetic variants linked to 9 fungal taxa and associated with chronic disease risk. The study sheds light on the human genetic determinants of the mycobiome, a previously understudied group of gut microorganisms.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeObservational study·DateSep 2, 2025
Researchers found higher levels of certain fungi and lower levels of bacteria in children with ADHD compared to healthy controls. The study suggests that a 'leaky gut' may allow toxins into the bloodstream, contributing to inflammation and brain damage.
SourceWiley·JournalJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry·DateApr 5, 2023
Researchers found that antibiotic treatment led to significant changes in Candida albicans populations, varying by individual's microbiota. The degree of fungal overgrowth depended on the activity of beta-lactamase enzyme produced by endogenous bacteria.
SourceAmerican Society for Microbiology·JournalmBio·DateNov 30, 2022
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The 13th International Conference on Skin Ageing & Challenges will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, with over 61 communications and innovations presented. Key findings include the impact of olfactory receptors on microbiota & wound healing, as well as recent artificial intelligence developments for skin cancer detection.
SourceMitochondria-Microbiota Task Force·DateNov 4, 2022
The 13th Annual Meeting on Skin Challenges 2022 will address key skin ageing and challenges such as skin microbiome, cancer, inflammation, wound healing, and more. The event will feature experts from industry and academia presenting their research on these topics.
SourceMitochondria-Microbiota Task Force·DateNov 1, 2022
The first-ever mycobiome atlas describes associations between cancers and fungi, revealing differences in community compositions across cancer types. The study found significant correlations between specific fungi and age, tumor subtypes, smoking status and survival measures.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCell·DateSep 29, 2022
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A new study found that molds and yeasts are more prevalent in daycare centers than outside environments. The indoor mycobiome is influenced by factors such as building features and child density, suggesting a potential link between fungi and chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and allergies.
SourceAmerican Society for Microbiology·JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology·DateFeb 23, 2022
Researchers found that many beneficial fungi in plant roots retain ancestral pathogenic capabilities, with some strains causing detrimental effects. A key gene family encoding enzymes that degrade plant cell walls was identified as a driver of these negative effects.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 10, 2021
New research in mice reveals a crucial link between the gut mycobiome and host metabolic outcomes. The study found that exposure to processed diets led to persistent differences in fungal communities, which correlated with differential body mass deposition and metabolic disturbance.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalCommunications Biology·DateMar 5, 2021
Researchers characterized bacteriome, mycobiome, and mycobiome-bacteriome interactions of oral wash in Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients, finding distinct differences compared to healthy controls. Unique interactions between fungal and bacterial communities may serve as potential screening tool for HNSCC.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·DateJun 23, 2020
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