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A Fungus Plays Tug-of-war for Metal Ions
A Fungus Plays Tug-of-war for Metal Ions
In the fight between hosts and fungal pathogens, scientists discovered how withholding manganese can cripple Candida albicans.
In the fight between hosts and fungal pathogens, scientists discovered how withholding manganese can cripple Candida albicans.
Candida albicans
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The material turns bright pink when it comes in contact with an enzyme produced by the fungus Candida albicans.