Skin microbes do more than coexist—they shape immune responses, repair tissue, and influence gene expression across your ...

The bacteria and fungi living on your skin play a surprising role in keeping us healthy. Is it possible to give them a boost?

The agency needs to prioritize health over political correctness, opt for transparency over secrecy, and be open to ...

Fifteen years ago, scientists discovered a new species of deadly, drug-resistant fungus: Candida auris. It is now considered one of the most dangerous fungal pathogens on Earth. In this excerpt ...

Some fungal diseases in humans no longer respond to medicines, which increases the risk of severe illness and death as well ...

GPs are failing to spot the symptoms of a drug-resistant ‘super-fungus’ thought to be spreading throughout the UK, experts have warned. Cases of the contagious infection have been reported in ...

Newsweek has created a map showing where in the U.S. cases of Candida auris have been reported. Candida auris (C. auris) is a ...

A deadly fungal epidemic in Brazil is evolving fast: pollution, cats, and genetics may be fueling its unstoppable spread.

From helping plants to colonize terrestrial earth to treating disease in humans, is there anything fungi can’t do? Chris Dart Neither plants nor animals, fungi are the most underappreciated ...

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that affects the feet. Medical treatments are available, but self-care and home remedies may also help. These include tea tree oil, garlic, baking soda, and ...