Scientists discovered a cancer-fighting compound in mold from ancient tombs, revealing a powerful new drug against leukemia.

The mystery deepened in the 1970s when a team of scientists entered the tomb of Polish king Casimir IV. Within weeks, 10 out ...

The jelly fungi in the photo were on a ponderosa pine log devoid of bark, so I am going to assume here that this species is D. palmatus and will refer to it with its common name, orange jelly.

Scientists have discovered that Aspergillus flavus, a fungus linked to ancient “mummy curses,” contains compounds effective ...

The truth about black mold, fungus farts and that goop in the corner of your shower. By Sally Adee When Mike moved from Vancouver to Silicon Valley in late 2018, he couldn’t believe his luck. He ...

Some are wondering if it's OK to still eat jam or jelly, whether high-end or homemade, as long as you scrape off any visible mold. However, jam and jelly can host toxin-producing mold species that ...

American scientists set out to simulate a fungus’s evolution into the edible mold that makes French cheeses like Camembert. By Emma Goldberg The legend of Camembert is one of daring escape and ...

Mold is a fungus, meaning it tolerates the hostile conditions of low water, high sugar, and ample acid significantly better than bacteria. Once mold is visible on food, it's already burrowed its ...

The toxic fungus Aspergillus flavus, linked to the curse of the pharaohs, produces compounds with strong anti-cancer properties, offering potential for new treatments.

The toxic fungus behind the “curse” of Tutankhamun’s tomb can fight cancer, scientists have found. Aspergillus flavus, a ...

Until now, the oldest-known fungus fossil was one about 410 million years old from Scotland. Fungi play a crucial role in global ecosystems such as in the organic decomposition process.

A fungus that looks like lemon Jell-O is growing on limbs in the Great Smoky Mountains, the National Park Service noted this week. The delicious looking stuff changes color and grows in the rain.