When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

A new study published in Ecology Letters has uncovered the mechanisms underlying plant community assembly and biodiversity ...

H AS THE festive season left you feeling enervated? Consume Cordyceps to perk up or reishi to feel calm. Looking to get ...

Successful management of denture-associated candidiasis relies heavily on mechanical disinfection rather than pharmacologic ...

Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part ...

Massive endeavor including Hopkins researchers and students aims to understand the planet's most biodiverse habitats ...

Sleeping with wet hair is often blamed for fungal issues, but moisture alone isn’t the full story. Fungal growth depends on ...

The fungus, candida auris (C.auris), is spreading globally and is increasingly resisting human immune systems, researchers ...

Analysis evaluates Orivelle pen-based applicator positioning, company claim verification framework, and biological timeline ...

The parasitic fungus ophiocordyceps sinensis is a popular traditional medicine and essential source of income for some of China’s poorest citizens. But now climate change and capitalism spell an ...