The fungus may potentially alter the oxygen levels in the lungs to a degree that it creates a more suitable environment for certain bacteria—such as Ligilactobacillus murinus, typically found in the ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) remains a challenging multisystem disorder predominately affecting the lungs, where chronic bacterial infections have long been recognised as the major drivers of morbidity and ...

Aspergillus fumigatus can be found almost everywhere - in soil, compost or in the air. It is usually harmless for healthy people. However, in patients with a weakened immune system, it can cause ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the laboratories of researchers at the University of Chicago who are working to improve our ...

Aspergillosis is a fungal lung infection that mostly goes unnoticed or is misdiagnosed, despite affecting millions across the world every year. Caused by Aspergillus, a common mould found in soil, ...