Tag: food security

  • Caffeine reveals role of epigenetics in anti-fungal resistance

    Caffeine reveals role of epigenetics in anti-fungal resistance

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    Annually, an estimated 1 billion people suffer from critical fungal infections, with 1.6 million deaths. The impact of fungal diseases, however, is much greater.  16% of crops lost globally result from microbial diseases, with up to 80% of these caused by fungi.  Additionally, agricultural animals are severely affected, resulting in low yields and early deaths.…