Fifteen years ago, scientists discovered a new species of deadly, drug-resistant fungus: Candida auris. It is now considered one of the most dangerous fungal pathogens on Earth. In this excerpt ...

A "previously rarely detected" fungal infection is now "rapidly emerging" in England, according to the UK Health Security ...

Mycoremediation — the use of fungi to break down or absorb environmental pollutants — offers a promising, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods for restoring ...

Farmers and ranchers in southwest Missouri are being urged to monitor livestock after ergot, a fungus that can be deadly for cattle, was spotted in several hayfields and pastures. Ergot is an ...

More research needs to be done to "better understand how the fungus can produce such a harmful gas without hurting itself," and to "test various ways to interrupt the production of nitric oxide ...

Leafcutter ants appear to remember past infections and respond more aggressively to familiar threats, according to a new ...

The planetary emergency is a complex crisis that requires innovative solutions. We can find some of these solutions in nature. From helping us grow our food to tackling our plastic waste problem, ...