Scientists have discovered two new species of ancient parasitic fungi preserved in amber dating back 99 million years. The ...

Could a parasitic fungus evolve to control humans? The zombie-creating fungus in The Last of Us is real, but there are many other fungi to fear. Of the 5 million fungal species in the world, a few ...

In order to do this, fungi can be saprobic, parasitic or mutualistic. Saprobic fungi are decomposers. They break down dead organic matter in order to make energy. Parasitic fungi take their energy ...

The zombifying fungal infection that wiped out humanity in The Last of Us is based on a very real set of parasitic fungi that hijack insects and compel them to pass the infection on.

Parasitic fungi have a grip on us, yet most are still a scientific mystery. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Search for: ...

Parasitic fungi do not seem to develop resistance to the chemicals, suggesting new ways to prevent antibiotic resistance. ... Unlike humans, ants are not facing a crisis of antimicrobial resistance.