Cladosporium sphaerospermum is a remarkable species of radiotrophic fungus that is thriving in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone ...

New research into a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus that has shown promise as a possible cancer treatment has revealed how it interacts with genes to interrupt cell growth signals. The ...

Nail fungus treatment may take several months to completely heal the infection and improve the appearance of your nails. If antifungal medications are not effective, your provider may recommend ...

In the dystopian world of the TV series, a heat-adapted version of the cordyceps fungus takes over humans, turning them into ...

The black mold, an offshoot of the aging process, is causing headaches for local distilleries and the makers of Jack Daniel’s ...

New research by scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy demonstrates how a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus can help slow down the growth of cancer cells.

As whiskey ages, a small amount evaporates, a loss that has long been poetically called the “angels’ share." But in the resort town of York, Maine, residents see the vapor as far from romantic.

Scientists are seeing signs of resistance to the infections that have been wiping out the world’s amphibian populations—and ...

More research is proving the growing evidence that Black women face more disparities in breast cancer treatment. A new study found the disparities and delays Black women face in early-stage breast ...

Nail fungus, specifically in the toenails, is a pervasive issue affecting millions globally. Arising from a fungal infection, its treatment can be challenging, and it often induces feelings of ...

New research on the caterpillar fungus compound Cordycepin reveals its potential to stop cancer growth by disrupting gene signals.

Uruguayan scientists have reported the appearance of a case of mucormycosis, or “black fungus”, a rare infection ... But high mortality is not a matter of treatment alone, but “usually ...