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Uncovering how Cryptococcus shifts from silent infection to killer fungus

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Kevin Myatt
Uncovering how Cryptococcus shifts from silent infection to killer fungus
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Researchers are investigating how the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans transitions from a dormant state to a lethal infection. The study highlights the complex role of CD4 T-cells in keeping the fungus in check, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

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