The fungi in the top ‘critical priority’ category of the WHO’s fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) are deadly, with mortality rates reaching as high as 88%. Advancements in treatments mean that more ...

Scientists found that plants, fungi, and microbes use venom-like methods to protect themselves, attack rivals, or survive.

Some fungal diseases in humans no longer respond to medicines, which increases the risk of severe illness and death as well ...

Mandimycin, which targets a different essential fungi cell resource than other antifungal drugs, should harm other cell types as collateral — but doesn’t.

Five new Piloderma fungi species have been identified, highlighting forest biodiversity and conservation needs. Although ...

Adaptogens are herbs, roots, other plants, and fungi that help your body respond to and recover from stress. Examples of common adaptogens include ashwagandha, Rhodiola rosea, ginseng, maca, ginger, ...

Tyndale Photography Club recently enjoyed a presentation evening of the winning images from the 12th Cheltenham International Salon of Photography.

A different group of scientists is hoping to fix at least one of these problems for one species, by moving an entire forest ...

Deforestation, farming and climate-fuelled fires are driving increasing threats to fungi, the lifeblood of most plants on ...

‘Zombie spiders’ have invaded London after they were found hidden in a suburban home. Gareth Jenkins was working in a garden ...

Prototaxites, an extinct organism from the Devonian period, has been thought to be a fungus since its first fossil was ...

Fungal infections are on the rise globally. According to a study by the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, in 2022, ...