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Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a ...

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Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a new study. These genomic changes can be brought on by a common antifungal, ...