Fungus
Weird New Parasitic Fungus That Sucks Nutrition is Discovered—on Twitter
"As far as we know this is the first time a new species has been discovered on Twitter," said researcher Ana Sofia Reboleira. "It highlights the importance of these platforms for sharing research."
'Zombie Ant Fungus' Takes Control of Insects' Bodies Before Consuming Them
The fungus (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis sensu lato) causes the death of its host before scattering its pores to infect other ants.
Your Child's Mouth Could Reveal Their Obesity Risk
A study has shown children more prone to becoming obese had different populations of microbes in their mouths.
Valley Fever on the Rise, Officials Warn
Annually, about 200 people are killed by the condition, whose symptoms overlap with that of the flu.
Garlic Burned Woman's Toe in Home Remedy Disaster
Slices of raw garlic caused a second-degree chemical burn.
Parasite Can Create Undetected Zombies In Ant Colonies
This kind of fungus that can linger and grow in an ants body for up to three weeks.
Crazy Fungus Hijacks Cicada Sex Then Destroys Them
Fungal spores eventually make their abdomen fall off entirely.
Newly Found Fungi Forces Ants to Kill Themselves
Each fungus targets a different species of ant, and it never ends well for the insects.
This Athlete's Foot Fungus May Be Cloning Itself
New research found that the fungus shows signs of asexual reproduction.
Shrooms Could Solve America's Crumbling Infrastructure
Soon there may always be a fungus among us.
What Is Snake Fungal Disease?
We are slowly learning about how this disease affects snakes.
All Snake Susceptible to Deadly Fungal Infection
"This really is a worst-case scenario."
Scientists Describe Zombie Mind-Control Fungus
The fungus, which causes flies to climb uphill and strike a "death pose," has now been studied.
Rare Ants Rediscovered That Grow Fungus With Insect Poo
No queen of the ant species had been seen since 1887; now many colonies have been collected.
Why Koji Will Be the Biggest Food Trend of 2017
The miracle mold is finally working its way onto Western menus. Could it be the new kale?
Killer Fungus Destroys Zika Mosquitoes From the Inside
The fungus can penetrate Aedes aegypti larvae when suspended in water.
Fossilized Fungi is World's Oldest Land Fossil
The fungi, known as Tortotubus, likely helped plants gain a foothold on land.
The Plastic-Eating Fungi That Could Solve Our Garbage Problem
The jungles of Ecuador may hold a secret weapon against plastic pollution.
Dandruff Fungus Found in Deep Sea Vents and Coral Reefs
A fungus that thrives on human skin also lives many other strange places.