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Circular phylogenetic tree showing evolutionary relationships among hundreds of yeast species analyzed in the study. Branches are colored by fungal order, and concentric colored rings around the outside indicate whether each species is resistant to seven antifungal drugs: fluconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, terbinafine, caspofungin, 5-fluorocytosine, and amphotericin B. The visualization illustrates that antifungal resistance occurs across many evolutionary lineages rather than being confined to a single group.

Researchers use technology to better understand and predict drug-resistant fungi

Jul. 29, 2026—By Tatum Lyles Flick, Evolutionary Studies communications consultant Many fungi are naturally resistant to the drugs available to treat them, while others evolve resistance to drugs prescribed in clinical settings. Determining which medication will be most effective in treating a patient can be a time-consuming challenge. ��һ��ݶ� researchers recently found a way to leverage...