Known for its traditional health benefits, this remarkable fungus may hold the key to slowing cancer progression, according ...

Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of ...

A new study reveals that two strains of pathogenic fungi unexpectedly divide insect victims amongst themselves rather than aggressively compete for resources.

A fly is going about its day, buzzing here, buzzing there—but then, it starts behaving weirdly. Its movements become sluggish ...

AN orange zombie fungus that sprouts from the backs of caterpillars could be used to fight cancer, new research suggests. Scientists have found the fungus, called Cordyceps, works by stopping cell ...

Staff report As leaves begin to turn colors and fall from trees, is the time to watch out for a scary threat you might find ...

This Halloween, as leaves begin to turn colors and fall from trees, is the time to watch out for a scary threat you might ...

There are many fungi & insect relationships; some are beneficial. But fungi are also the most common cause of infectious diseases in insects ... | Microbiology ...

Whether it be from damaging weather conditions, diseases, fungi or insect infestations, a sick or dying tree can be dangerous — and hard to spot.

The work of Elya, De Fine Licht, and others has advanced understanding of how parasitic fungi control insect behavior. Their ...

I have never really been interested in ghosts, mummies or zombies, not even at Halloween. But as October 31 approaches each ...