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A Diabetes Pill's Secret Second Life: How Acarbose Became an Unlikely Weapon Against Candida
What does a diabetes pill have to do with fungal infections? More than we ever imagined. This is the story of how an old drug, acarbose, found an unexpected second life by disarming Candida, enhancing fluconazole, and inspiring a smarter treatment for recurrent infections.
More Than One Microbe: A Genomic Framework for Gardnerella
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects roughly one in three women worldwide. Gardnerella is common in BV, but this microbe is also present in many asymptomatic individuals. Its presence alone cannot fully explain the condition.
