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Understanding pathogen emergence through the lens of Candida auris

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Teresa O’Meara recounts her experience of approaching the emerging fungal pathogen, Candida auris, with an open mind, enabling her laboratory to uncover its unique biology.

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Fig. 1: Candida auris uses new proteins for attachment.

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