For 450 million years, plants and soil fungi have been trading partners. The fungi weave through plant roots, delivering ...

Fungi are everywhere, and in many cases, a fungal infection can be eliminated by a person's immune system. But fungal infections can also send long hyphae into the body that are extremely difficult to ...

Two new research studies are addressing the rising threat of fungal infections, which can be very difficult to treat. One study has examined the cell walls of fungi to look for weaknesses, while ...

Pneumocystis is an unwieldy genus of fungal pathogens that cause severe pneumonia, particularly in immunocompromised people like those with HIV/AIDs or who have received organ transplants. However, ...

A new study has researched a chemical compound derived from a unique caterpillar fungus known for its potential as a cancer treatment. This study has uncovered the intricate mechanisms by which this ...

Cancer is one of the causes responsible for the most deaths worldwide; in 2020, for example, it resulted in ten million deaths. It has been estimated ...

“Insect herbivores have long been known to accumulate plant defense metabolites from their diet as defenses against their own ...

Fungal infections are becoming deadlier as drug resistance spreads and treatment options stall. Researchers at McMaster University discovered that a molecule called butyrolactol A can dramatically ...