If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you’re stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

Just like bacteria, fungi can evolve to withstand drugs through genetic mutations. Azoles, for example, work by targeting an enzyme involved in building and maintaining the fungal cell membrane.

The land, water and air around us are chock-full of DNA from fungi that scientists can’t identify. Skip to main content. Scientific American. June 21, 2024. 6 min read.

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

Fungi are key to our survival. Are we doing enough to protect them? For almost a decade, one lone mushroom was classified as an endangered species, and scientists say more could be in trouble.

As conservation targets, fungi aren’t as appealing as giant pandas. But these scientists explain that the health of Earth’s fungal species is critically important.

"Saprophytic fungi are still very much understudied and underloved," says Dr Drakulic. Turkey tail fungi are a common sight on dead logs, trunks and fallen branches across the UK.

Turkey tail fungi are a common sight on dead logs, trunks and fallen branches across the UK. But rather than springing up of their own accord, these specimens have been grown from scratch in a ...

04/17/2025 April 17, 2025. Fungi might not have the best reputation but are essential for our survival. With many species at risk, scientists say it's up to humans to help them.

Fungi are having a cultural moment, thanks in large part to the horror franchise The Last of Us, in which society has collapsed after an outbreak of a fungal infection that turns humans into ...

Trees and fungi have been friends for millions of years, but scientists are only just beginning to unravel the secrets of their partnership. Skip to main content. ABC News. Just In; ...

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