A deadly fungal epidemic in Brazil is evolving fast: pollution, cats, and genetics may be fueling its unstoppable spread.

New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems.

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A rare fungus included in a list of the world's most threatened species has been discovered at a reservoir. The willow blister fungus, also known as Cryptomyces maximus, was found on a coppiced ...

A fungus named in honour of Sir David Attenborough ... The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking news brand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded.

What if, for instance, the world were to get slightly warmer ... this scary horror show scenario of fungus infections plaguing humans isn’t quite so unthinkable. Dangerous fungal infections ...

It is "the world's most highly prized parasite", said ... which is already "warming at double the global average rate". Digging for the fungus increases erosion and harvesting methods can pollute ...