Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are struggling to gain ground on a drug-resistant and deadly fungus ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections. The key is to block fungi from being able to make fatty acids, the major component of fats. Resistance to anti-fungal drugs is ...

For years, evidence has been mounting that bacteria are linked to cancer, and sometimes even play a crucial part in its progression. Now, researchers have found a similar connection with another type ...

Scientists in Singapore say they've discovered a sixth major clade of Candida auris, an emerging and often drug-resistant fungal threat. Reading time 2 minutes Scientists in Singapore have discovered ...

Mushroom pellets use fungi ‘superpowers’ to restore forests around world - Rhizocore Technologies aims to curate Earth’s ...

Fungi exhibit a fascinating array of sexual reproductive strategies that play a vital role in their adaptation and evolution. Central to these processes is the mating‐type (MAT) locus, which governs ...

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moist environments and reproduces by producing spores. The term mold is sometimes used to refer to all fungus, but this is incorrect. There’s no scientific ...

Toenail changes often serve as early warning systems for underlying health conditions, with fungal infections representing one of the most common yet overlooked indicators of immune system function ...

Fungal meningitis is a rare type of meningitis. It happens when a fungal infection elsewhere in the body spreads to the brain and spinal cord. It primarily affects people with weakened immune systems.