Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts —and the world is not prepared.

Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm—fungal infections go by many names but they all boil down to the same thing.Fungus is attracted to moisture, so areas of our bodies that tend to be a little ...

A 99 million-year-old amber fossil reveals a fly infected by a zombie fungus, alongside a young ant with a similar infection.

The fungus, known in the scientific community as Massospora cicadina, is a sexually transmitted pathogen that results in severe dismemberment and eventually death, USA TODAY reported in 2020.

A fungus named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is warping the bodies and even minds of spiders in Ireland. Researchers found that many Metellina merianae spiders across Ireland have become ...

Chefs are using fungus to transform food garbage into fancy, fully edible dishes. This one tastes like cheesy toast. By Mack DeGeurin. Published Sep 2, 2024 10:00 AM EDT.

Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts —and the world is not prepared.