Research Summaries

Clinician reviewing lung research data in an illustration about new findings in aspergillosis care.

Aspergillosis Research Update: Faster Diagnosis, Preventing Infection and Hospital Air Safety

Clinician reviewing lung research data in an illustration about new findings in aspergillosis care.

Aspergillosis Research Update — 12 October 2026

Illustration of the human digestive system and gut microbiome alongside fibre-rich plant foods, including vegetables, fruit, beans and wholegrains.

The Gut Microbiome: From Decades of Promise to Real Treatments

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update – 5 October 2026

This week’s research includes…

Woman living well with ABPA, with a gentle illustration of the lungs and airways

ABPA Diagnosis: Why It Is Not Just an IgE Test—and How a New Score May Help

Patient and clinician discussing aspergillosis research, with illustrated lungs and fungal spores

This Week in Aspergillosis Research: Dupilumab and ABPA

Clinician reviewing lung research data in an illustration about new findings in aspergillosis care.

Research update: new ABPA treatment results, and lessons from viral infections

Medical illustration of lungs and Aspergillus highlighting new research into the relationship between COPD and aspergillosis.

Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update – 24 August 2026

Illustration showing monoclonal antibodies binding Aspergillus fumigatus and helping macrophages recognise and engulf the fungus.

Beyond antifungal drugs: could antibodies help the immune system fight Aspergillus?

New aspergillosis research into urine testing for invasive aspergillosis, Aspergillus IgG testing in CPA and selection of azole antifungal treatment.

New aspergillosis research update: urine testing, CPA antibodies and choosing antifungal treatment