Researchers from the University of Maine have developed a natural waterproof coating that may one day replace single-use ...

As global populations continue to grow, so does the need for nutritious food and efficient manufacturing processes. Current ...

We explore the disconnect between mycological cure and cosmetic recovery in Tinea Versicolor, focusing on managing patient ...

Fungi, or at least their fruiting bodies (such as ‘mushrooms’) do tend to grab the attention during autumn and into winter, ...

Tremella is a late-autumn fungus that, due to climate changes, can also be found in winter. It is not afraid of nighttime frosts but cannot tolerate heat and direct sunlight.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This microscopic, parasitic fungus evolved to hijack ants’ ...

In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them. By Jason P. Dinh Watch your back, DEET. There’s a new ...

A drug-resistant fungus is spreading “rapidly” in hospitals across Europe, with health authorities calling for additional efforts to keep it in check. The fungus, Candidozyma auris or C. auris, ...

A fatal fungus once thought to be a curse could potentially help fight disease. Scientists discovered molecules in a fungus linked to Tutankhamun's tomb that stop the proliferation of cancer cells and ...

The fungus labeled a "potential agroterrorism weapon" in a recent arrest touted by the Trump administration likely originated in North America and is already widely prevalent around the country, a ...

(NEXSTAR) – The deadly and drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is under close surveillance as health experts work to calm its spread. Candida auris, also called C. auris, was first identified in the U ...

VANCOUVER — The most dangerous kingdom on Earth isn’t led by humans—it’s fungi. While we’ve focused on viral pandemics, over two million fungal species have been quietly evolving, destroying crops, ...