Previous work showed that titan cells promote fungal pathogenicity, but these were predominantly found in the lung. 3 “Their very early on infection in the upper airway put them in very close ...

The modified LSD, which they named JRT, did just that—and more. It stimulated neurons to sprout new dendritic branches and ...

Once considered obscure or opportunistic, invasive fungal infections are now surfacing with alarming frequency - and in ...

The fungus is spread through tiny spores in the ground that may be whipped up by harsh winds. Weakened by brain damage and unable to walk on her own after coming out of the coma, Roselia began ...

The “brain-manipulating fungus” changes the insect’s behavior and sprouts from its body before killing the host, researchers report. In real life, it can only infect arthropods like insects ...

Dangerous fungal infections that kill millions are becoming more common as the planet warms, and treatment options are few ...