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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Fighting Fungus: How FLA94 Tackles Tough Infections

Candida albicans is a sneaky fungus that can cause serious infections. It's a big problem in hospitals and for people with weak immune systems. The trouble is, it's getting harder to treat because it's becoming resistant to common medicines. Scientists have found a new weapon in the fight against C

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Quinoa's Secret Weapon: Fighting Bugs in Apple Juice

Scientists are exploring new ways to keep our food fresh. One interesting discovery is using proteins from quinoa that can fight off bacteria. These proteins, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), were created by mixing different bacteria together. Out of all these AMPs, one called F1 was the supers

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