Study reveals the intertwined response of pathogen and host during fungal infections
(PHYSorg.com Biology)

A study published in the journal Nature Communications reveals that cells of a fungal pathogen and cells from the host`s immune system engage in a tightly coordinated dance of gene expression as the fungus seeks to launch an infection and the host endeavors to protect itself. This never before observed coordination may point the way to new tools for studying fungal diseases and provide new clues into how to treat fungal infections, including sometimes deadly systemic infections.