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Genetically Modified Fungi Kill Malaria-Causing Parasites in Mosquitoes by Medline Plus Posted Mon 28 Feb 2011 4:43pm with the naturally occurring fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae. Previous studies have found that this method nearly eliminates disease transmission when mosquitoes are sprayed soon after..., throughout the United States, and worldwide to study the causes of infectious and immune-mediated diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing and treating Read on »

Chronic Stuffy Nose Often Caused by Fungi by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:03pm been considered incurable because doctors didn't have the foggiest idea what causes them, but researchers at the Mayo Clinic found fungi in 96 percent of people with chronic... infection, the doctor should order a fungus culture of the nose. If the culture is positive for fungi, the doctor should consider treatment with antifungal medication, even though Read on »

Fungi Developed to Fight Malaria in Mosquitoes by nih.gov Posted Mon 07 Mar 2011 12:36pm kill the mosquito, they genetically modified the fungus to block Plasmodium development inside the mosquito. The transgenic fungi produce small.... The researchers sprayed mosquitoes that were heavily infected with the malaria-causing parasite P. falciparum with the transgenic fungi. They then compared Read on »

There Are Actually 4 Different Types Of Nail Fungus Infections by Healthy Living .. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 06 Apr 2009 7:16pm of the numerous human diseases partially caused by the Trichophyton fungal familly on the hair, skin and nails. nail fungus treatment Many people have thickened, discolored toenails... A nail fungus is a disease that affect the nails of an individual, with the effect to discolor the nail, or give it a yellow, brown or dark coloration, and finally Read on »

Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus - Nail Fungus Effective Natural Treatment by Nick Mutt Posted Mon 30 Aug 2010 8:47pm Both in finger nails and in the toenails the infections due to fungus are common. Nail fungus is caused by a group of fungus called dermatophytes. Fungal infection is also known by the name of onychomycosis. Usually fungus grow on the surface of the toe nail and feed on the keratin which is the surface of the toenail due to this reason this fungus Read on »

What are fungi? by Jeremy Posted Fri 28 Aug 2009 8:18pm Fungi are one of the great groups of organisms (and pathogens) that we encounter. They are eukaryotes distinct from both plants and animals (although they are more closely related to the latter). The fungi are a massively diverse group of well over a million species. The 'standard' type of fungus was brilliantly introduced in Richard Dawkins Read on »

Running Is Fungi by Mike Antonucci Posted Tue 22 Jun 2010 8:17am In Tibet, turf wars have broken out over areas of land that contain the valuable Cordyceps sinensis fungus , produced by caterpillars. In Asia, the fungus is prized for its alleged healing properties and, of course, is believed to be an aphrodisiac. Like other such substances , the caterpillar fungus is also linked to athletic performance. In 1993 Read on »

Essential Tip of the Week : Fighting Fungi by Jennifer Nordin Patient Expert

Posted Tue 16 Jun 2009 12:26am on the path to looking healthy in time for sandal season. Toenail fungus can indicate systemic overgrowth of fungi and yeast, so attacking it from the inside and out is the best battle... results. Yeast and fungal infections can indicate improper ph balance in the body, especially highly acidic conditions. Stop feeding fungus by reducing or eliminating foods made Read on »

Fungi Used as Medicines throughout History by Lucy J. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 08 Apr 2010 10:11pm betulinus is a traditional de-worming remedy. The other mushroom in his possession, Tinder fungus (Fomes fomentarius), may have been used to cauterize the wound on his right hand. Birch polypore and Tinder fungus are both polypores, which have pores on their undersides, hence the name. Most polypores grow on trees and none is known to be poisonous Read on »

Lucky Vitamin Presents: Fungi Perfecti by Lucky V. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 02 Sep 2010 2:15pm Lucky Vitamin is happy to introduce a brand of supplements specialized in medicinal mushrooms: Fungi Perfecti. Fungi Perfecti is proud to offer the finest mushroom products available today. Since 1980, founder Paul Stamets has pioneered the cultivation of many unique strains of fungi. Each mushroom species collected by Paul from the old growth Read on »