# Fungi cause brain infection and impair memory in mice

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**Created:** [January 4, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/fungi-cause-brain-infection-and-impair-memory-in-mice/1513 "2019-01-04T20:13:28Z")\
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> **[Fungi cause brain infection and impair memory in mice](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190104104006.htm)**
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> Researchers report that the fungus Candida albicans can cross the blood-brain barrier and trigger an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma-type structures and temporary mild memory impairments in mice.

  
Researchers report that the fungus Candida albicans can cross the blood-brain barrier and trigger an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma-type structures and temporary mild memory impairments in mice.