On the surface, HBO’s “The Last of Us” may seem like pure science fiction — yet another zombie apocalypse scenario with ...

Lion's Mane mushroom, known for its unique appearance resembling a lion's mane, offers various health benefits, particularly ...

Research on the gut microbiome has focused mainly on bacteria, but bacteriophages and fungi play critical roles as well, with significant influences on health and disease.

The most dangerous kingdom on Earth isn't led by humans—it's fungi. While we've focused on viral pandemics, over two million ...

To combat long-overlooked fungal pathogens, researchers and regulators must embrace innovative science and policy.

Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans. A new study finds a strong correlation between occurrence of dog and human disease.

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In "The Last of Us," cordyceps — a real fungus that infects insects — evolves into a harmful pathogen for humans due to a ...

California scientists have determined that dogs might be able to help predict the spread of a dangerous fungus, which has ...

Fungi adapt to heat, spread through spores, and may cause more fungal infections in a warmer, crowded, connected world.

Watch nutrients flow through an underground circulatory system that connects fungi and plants. A new study shows how these ...