Two new fungi have a gruesome way to kill flies
Two newly discovered species of fungi infect flies and then get them to rain down spores to infect others before they die, researchers have found.
Dec. 15, 2020 • ~5 min
How to manage plant pests and diseases in your victory garden
The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted interest in home gardening. Three scientists who garden explain some basic methods for controlling common insects and microbes that can spoil your crop.
July 2, 2020 • ~9 min
Crop pathogens are more adaptable than previously thought
Fungi and other organisms called oomycetes are highly adaptable. That's bad news for the global food supply.
June 23, 2020 • ~5 min
A new hybrid fungus is found in hospitals and linked to lung disease
Researchers have discovered the first known example of a hybrid fungus that infects humans.
June 4, 2020 • ~10 min
Scientists are working to protect invaluable living collections during coronavirus lockdowns
From fungi and flies to spiders and fish, living collections need care and feeding even when their human keepers are dealing with a pandemic and its resultant social distancing.
April 23, 2020 • ~9 min
For patients with fungal infections, specialists save lives
About 40% to 50% of people with fungal infections that Candida caused die, but when infectious disease specialists oversee care, death rates can drop 20%.
Sept. 25, 2019 • ~4 min
Maps reveal symbiosis in the world’s forests
New maps document the symbiotic relationships among trees, fungi, and bacteria in the world's forests.
May 21, 2019 • ~7 min
Harvard scientist finds microbial contaminants in e-cigs
New research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has examined 75 popular e-cigarette brands and found that 27 percent contained traces of bacterial and fungal toxins associated with myriad health problems.
April 25, 2019 • ~4 min
Killer fungus is wiping out world’s amphibians
An invasive fungus has led to the decline of 501 species of amphibians. Scientists say we're running out of time to come up with a solution.
April 2, 2019 • ~8 min
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