Fungus

Though rare, the fungal infections can cause serious health issues.

"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."

The fungus (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis sensu lato) causes the death of its host before scattering its pores to infect other ants.

A study has shown children more prone to becoming obese had different populations of microbes in their mouths.

Annually, about 200 people are killed by the condition, whose symptoms overlap with that of the flu.

Slices of raw garlic caused a second-degree chemical burn.

This kind of fungus that can linger and grow in an ants body for up to three weeks.

Fungal spores eventually make their abdomen fall off entirely.

Each fungus targets a different species of ant, and it never ends well for the insects.

New research found that the fungus shows signs of asexual reproduction.

Soon there may always be a fungus among us.

We are slowly learning about how this disease affects snakes.

"This really is a worst-case scenario."

The fungus, which causes flies to climb uphill and strike a "death pose," has now been studied.

And deservedly so.

No queen of the ant species had been seen since 1887; now many colonies have been collected.

The miracle mold is finally working its way onto Western menus. Could it be the new kale?

The fungus can penetrate Aedes aegypti larvae when suspended in water.

The fungi, known as Tortotubus, likely helped plants gain a foothold on land.

The jungles of Ecuador may hold a secret weapon against plastic pollution.

A fungus that thrives on human skin also lives many other strange places.