The researchers found that climate change is contributing to the spread of harmful fungi, creating more favorable conditions ...

Fungi are difficult to study in both nature and under experimental conditions. This is because of many species’ microscopic size, their short lifespan and the hidden habitats they call home — such as ...

Mushrooms may not be capable of triggering a zombie apocalypse like in “The Last of Us,” but they do have the power to transform many a dish.

All the benefits fungi provide to humans are estimated to be worth the ... Many of these fungi live as minute parasites on the surface of insects such as cockroaches and ladybirds.

Fungi are also important to human cultures — including as a source of food ... Many of these fungi live as minute parasites on the surface of insects such as cockroaches and ladybirds. The case study ...

The Waltham Public Library hosted naturalist Jonathan Kranz, who led a small audience through the joys and practicalities of foraging for mushrooms in New England.

The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It's capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can ...

Before, the seasons seemed etched into the calendar, with well-defined periods of drought and rain. Today, the climate has ...

From mice performing first aid to birds using antioxidants, animals display remarkable self-medication behaviors that could inspire human medicine.

Contamination is one of the main roadblocks to successful cell culture. This article explores the different types of ...