Despite its name, there’s no worm involved — instead, this type of infection is caused entirely by contagious fungi. As with ...

Fungi are among the most important organisms on Earth. Even though most of the world's described 157,000 fungal species are ...

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 ...

Fungal networks in the ground ferry crucial nutrients to plants. But how do brainless organisms form complex supply chain networks?

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

Some types of pathogens — notably bacteria and fungi — are typically present on the skin and cause no problems. But if they multiply too much, the immune system can no longer manage them.

Ringworm is caused by fungi. The types of fungi that cause ringworm tend to thrive in warm and humid areas like locker rooms and indoor pools. It can also be found in soil, gyms, and animals or on ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are the supply chains of the soil. With filaments thinner than hair, they shuttle vital nutrients to plants and tree roots. In return, the fungi receive carbon to grow their ...

While many terrestrial fungi have previously been found to degrade various types of plastic, the team of researchers from the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST ...

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study. A team of scientists led by Maziar Divangahi, a Professor in McGill's Faculty of ...