Exposure to a common fungal molecule can reprogram immune cells in the lungs, causing them to overreact to infection-like signals and worsen lung damage, according to new research.

Certain nasal and baby teething swabs sold nationwide in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico have been recalled due to potential microbial contamination.

Nationwide recall issued for certain swabs over potential fungal contamination The recall includes two Zicam nasal swab products and an Orjael baby teething swab product.

Nasal and teething swabs have been recalled for possible fungal contamination.

While bacteria, fungi, Mycoplasma and viruses are the most common forms of cell culture contamination, other types of contamination can occur (Table 1). These include parasites, prions, chemical ...

Uphoff, C.C. and Drexler, H.G. (2004) Detecting Mycoplasma Contamination in Cell Cultures by Polymerase Chain Reaction. In Langdon, S.P., Ed., Cancer Cell Culture ...