The structural properties in the mycelium of a common soil mold show promise in biomedical applications, such as hydrogels and tissue scaffolding. (Nanowerk News) Fungi are vital to natural ecosystems ...

A lot of people have noticed a sudden occurrence of large white mushrooms showing up in their lawns — seemingly overnight. The mushrooms often form a large circular pattern like a giant hula hoop.

They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to ...

When space scientists send equipment into space, they think carefully about the risk of contaminating other worlds with ...

Tiny organisms on the ground – bacteria and fungi – have a “superpower” that allows them to reach up into the atmosphere and ...

An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems. That is why fifty ...