As part of the series of scientific activities held by the Department of Life Sciences, a seminar was held for graduate student Zahraa Sajit, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ban Taha Muhammad, entitled “A Physiological Study of Candida albicans Yeasts Isolated from Clinical Samples.” The seminar aimed to isolate and identify isolates from clinical samples and study the effect of factors such as temperature, pH, CO₂ gas, and some compounds on their growth. One hundred samples were collected, and the highest incidence of infections was recorded in the mouth and skin, particularly in women aged 31–40 years. The results also showed that the best growth occurred at 37°C and pH 6.2, while high CO₂ and phenol reduced growth. Biotin and phosphate improved growth depending on the type of isolate. Four antifungals were tested, with Fluconazole being the most effective and Nystatin the least.
