Despite being one of the most abundant organisms on the planet, fungi remain incredibly misunderstood. Remarkably adaptable and quick to thrive in new environments, pathogenic fungi are on the rise, ...

Long before humans walked the Earth, while dinosaurs were still roaming the land, a parasitic fungus hijacked the mind of a ...

Fungi and fermentation meet at Mushroom Spirits Distillery where Wendy and Joe Rizzo are turning mushrooms into spirits.

Fungicides used in agriculture have been linked to an increase in resistance to antifungal drugs in both humans and animals.

Researchers are working to make new textiles and improve common fabrics by adding desirable scents, antimicrobial coatings ...

Engineers spend billions trying to create materials that are strong and lightweight. Now, scientists are taking inspiration ...

Do you ever eat plant-based sausages or burgers? Perhaps you have chosen to reduce or eliminate meat from your diet, or ...

University of Georgia researchers have successfully created a vaccine that protects and treats vaginal yeast infections in ...

A study by an interdisciplinary research team shows how a soil bacterium can become a source of inspiration in the search for ...

“Mushrooms are the only fruiting body of a fungus that is underground. We can’t see that fungus, but we are familiar with the reproductive part of some fungi in the form of mushrooms,” says Shreyas ...