According to Ms Zhong, fungi are gaining recognition for their scientifically supported health benefits. Rich in compounds that boost immune function, respiratory health and overall vitality ...

Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another realm exists - the kingdom of fungi. Passionate biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake travels the globe, exploring the secret world ...

Unfortunately, it smells like human semen to many people. It’s not only plants that have learned how to make pungent smells. The wonderfully named stinkhorn fungi genus uses the same tactic as the ...

It’s not only plants which have learned how to make pungent smells. The wonderfully named stinkhorn fungi genus uses the same tactic as the titan arum to attract the insects and beetles it needs ...

The authors have reported the importance of timely corpse clearance in the root cap and a root cap-specific transcription factor in controlling microbial colonization by beneficial fungi. By ...

He draws on his experiences in the kitchen and scientific training in biochemistry and microbiology to address challenges facing the food system. Specifically, his team uses filamentous fungi—molds ...

A scene from HBO's post-apocalyptic TV drama The Last of Us showing a body consumed by Cordyceps fungi Let me introduce you to something truly horrifying - the fungus that turns its victims into ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Genome studies have helped uncover an entirely new branch of fungi that includes 600 ...