Why scientists are rethinking the chemical ‘arms race’ against fungi

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Research suggests fungi can resist antifungal treatments through genetic mutations and increased copies of protective genes. The findings are prompting scientists to question whether intensive chemical treatment remains an effective strategy against fungal pathogens.

New research is showing that fungi are protected from antifungals by genetic mutations as well as by making more copies of protective genes, and it seems the idea of dousing fungal pathogens with antifungals is nearing its end