A man in China was diagnosed with a serious fungal lung infection reportedly caused by a rather unusual habit- regularly sniffing his dirty socks. The incident, which took place in Chongqing in ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Health officials in Montana confirmed the state's first-ever case of the fungal infection Candida auris this week. The fungal infection is multidrug resistant and is most often ...

Apr. 16, 2025 — Engineers have developed a building material that uses the root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells. Their results show that this material -- which is manufactured with ...

Watch nutrients flow through an underground circulatory system that connects fungi and plants. A new study shows how these networks form. 0:10 Researchers are trying to understand the underground ...

A team of engineers from Montana State University has developed a building material using the root-like mycelium network of a fungus, along with specially selected bacteria. This hybrid material ...

Fungi may not seem like an obvious power source, but researchers have proven they can offer a sustainable and renewable way to generate electricity. Through a blend of microbiology, materials ...

Medics have sounded the alarm over the dangers of consuming fresh coconut water after a man died hours after unknowingly drinking from a rotten coconut. The 69-year-old had bought the pre ...

Microphotograph showing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) colonization (Arbuscules and Aseptate hyphae), along with the Dark septate hyphae. Credit: Scientific Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41598 ...

Toenail fungus often starts with mild nail discoloration or lifting. It’s not usually serious, but the nails may thicken, become brittle, or fall off without treatment. Nail fungus ...

Why are mycorrhizae important? Learn to nurture the ancient, symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ roots for healthier soil and increased garden harvests. Throughout ...