Fungus : Science World Report

Mar 13, 2017 05:37 AM EDT

New Fungus Outbreak In US Alerts CDC

Candida Auris reaches the United States, alarming the CDC and health groups.

Feb 01, 2016 11:59 AM EST

How Does One Species Become The Dominant Partner In Mutualistic Relationships? Study Reveals

Study reveals how one species becomes the dominant partner in a mutualistic relationship.

Jan 28, 2016 11:49 AM EST

Antarctic Fungi May Survive on Mars: How Likely Life is on the Red Planet

Scientists have gathered tiny fungi that take shelter in Antarctic rocks and have found that after sending them to the International Space Station, they were able to survive in conditions similar to those on Mars.

Dec 01, 2015 02:03 PM EST

Bananas May Be Going Extinct

Could bananas be going extinct?

Nov 18, 2015 09:40 AM EST

Deadly Amphibian Fungus Finally Has a Successful, New Treatment

Scientists have detailed the first-ever successful elimination of a fata chytrid fungus in a wild amphibian, which could be huge when fighting the devastating disease.

Oct 06, 2015 12:52 PM EDT

Ancient Algae Could Survive on Our Terrestrial Planet Before Leaving the Water

Scientists may have solved a long-running mystery about the first stages of plant life on Earth. They found that our planet was once covered with a film of ancient alga that was able to inhabit land before it went on to evolve in the world's first plant.

Jul 22, 2015 01:40 PM EDT

A Fungus Is Responsible For This Peculiar Piece Of Nature

Chances are, you've probably never seen or heard of hair ice-a white, candy-like floss that adorns the rotten branches of certain trees in humid winters. Researchers were quite puzzled by the crystallized fine, silky ice that makes up this rather peculiar piece of nature. Yet now, a team of scientis...

Sep 23, 2014 11:30 AM EDT

How Termites Evolved to Decompose Plant Matter: Gut Bacteria and Fungus

Breaking down plant biomass for energy conversion in industrialized bioreactors remains a challenge even today. Now, scientists may be taking a cue from nature; it turns out that termite fungus farmers solve this problem and can decompose plants quickly and efficiently.

Aug 26, 2014 08:58 AM EDT

Zombie Ant Fungus Knows the Brains of its Insect Hosts

A parasitic "zombie" fungus may only be able to target one specific type of ant. Scientists have found that this fungus, which can manipulate the behavior of ants, only emits its cocktail of behavior-controlling chemicals when encountering the brain of its natural target host.

Aug 19, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

Zombie Fungus Causes Ants to Die at the 'Doorstep' of Colonies to Infect More Hosts

A certain fungus may just turn ants into zombies--sort of. Scientists have discovered a parasitic fungus that can manipulate its victims to die in the vicinity of the colony, ensuring a constant supply of potential new hosts.

Jul 15, 2014 01:21 PM EDT

Deadly Fungus Kills Snakes Across the Midwest and Northeast: New Test May Help

A deadly fungus is sweeping across the Midwest and eastern United States, killing native snakes as it makes its way through the population. Now, scientists have found a more accurate way to test for this infection.

May 24, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

Forest Fungi May be Taking Advantage of Trees: Symbiotic Relationship Theory Questioned

The long-held theory that there exists a symbiotic relationship between trees and the fungi that grow on their roots may not be as mutually beneficial as once believed.