Friendly Fungus Protects Our Mouths From Invaders 63
sciencehabit writes "When we talk about the human microbiome, bacteria usually get all the press. But microscopic fungi live in and on us, too. New research shows that a little-known fungus called Pichia lives in healthy mouths and may play an important role in protecting us from an infection caused by the harmful fungus Candida. The friendly fungus makes a substance that may even lead to a new anti-fungal drug."
In other news (Score:3, Funny)
Old egg salad sandwiches make you super intelligent and strong as an ox.