Scientists discover hidden switch in immune cells that helps the body kill deadly fungus

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Researchers at the University of East Anglia discovered a new control switch in immune cells that enhances the body's ability to combat fungal infections. This breakthrough could improve treatments for people with compromised immune systems.

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UK) have contributed to discovering a "control switch" inside our immune cells that helps the body destroy dangerous fungal infections. Researchers found that a protein called RAB5c helps white blood cells kill Aspergillus fumigatus—a common airborne fungus that can cause life-threatening lung infections in people with weakened immune systems.