A fungus that shrinks in size to better infect the brain

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Sep 13, 2022, 4:11 pm123 pts
A fungus that is a common cause of fungal meningitis undergoes a remarkable transformation once it enters the body, allowing it to infect the brain, according to new research by scientists at University of Utah Health. Studies in mice show that as the fungal intruder travels through the body, it shrinks and…

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