The Chonkerton

'Disarming' discovery could help scientists fight deadly fungal infections

health

According to Phys.org, researchers from Monash University and the University of Warwick have discovered how the bacterial antibiotic gladiolin can disarm Candida albicans, a leading cause of life‑threatening fungal infections. The discovery opens new avenues for developing life‑saving treatments.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discovery-scientists-deadly...

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton