In the 1970s, a dozen scientists entered the tomb of Casimir IV in Poland. Within weeks, 10 of them died from Aspergillus ...

The same deadly fungus is now being looked at as a potential cancer treatment. The therapy detailed in this new study is a ...

After archaeologists opened King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the 1920s, a series of untimely deaths among the excavation team ...

Penn researchers transform a toxic fungus linked to ancient tombs into a powerful anti-cancer compound, offering new hope in ...

Scientists have discovered a powerful anticancer compound hidden within a toxic fungus historically linked to the mysterious ...

Monitoring fungal spores in the outdoor air can predict surges in flu and COVID-19 infections, especially during the fall, ...

Like most fungi, Aspergillus spread by releasing spores into the air. Humans often inhale fungal spores but are generally protected from infection by our immune systems.

Penn-led researchers have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound. After isolating a new class of ...