Are There Any Fungal-Based Diagnostic Tools for Cancer?
Recent research has focused on the use of fungi in cancer diagnostics. Fungal components, like specific proteins or DNA sequences, can serve as biomarkers for certain types of cancer. For example, the presence of certain fungal DNA in stool samples has been investigated as a potential diagnostic tool for colorectal cancer. Additionally, fungal infections in immunocompromised cancer patients can be detected early using fungal biomarkers, improving treatment outcomes.
