Friday, January 4, 2019

Fungi cause brain infection and impair memory in mice

Researchers report that the fungus Candida albicans can cross the blood-brain barrier and trigger an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma-type structures and temporary mild memory impairments in mice.

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