A component found in all fungi may provide a shield that prevents flu-related lung damage, according to a new Canadian study.

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study. A team of scientists led by Maziar Divangahi, a Professor in McGill's Faculty of ...

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Preclinical trial reveals how beta-glucan, a compound found in all fungi, can 'reprogram' immune cells to combat lung ...

Beta-glucan is found in all fungi, including mushrooms and yeast, as well as grains like oats and barley. The scientists discovered that a unique structure of this component can boost defenses ...

New research from McGill University in Canada reports that beta-glucan — a major building block of fungi — may protect lung health during the flu. New research from McGill University in Canada ...

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