Swiss researchers claim to have devised a functional living battery powered by the combined efforts of two types of fungi – ...

occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it. Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi.

Yeast and white rot fungus could have a small but ingenious role to play in the energy transition. View on euronews ...

Dr Jassy Drakulic: 'We don't have names for most of the fungi that exist' "I find them absolutely stunning," says Dr Jassy Drakulic, pointing to a fungus emerging from a log. "There's a whole ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

When you notice spots of discoloration on surfaces in your home, it’s easy to assume that all fungi are the same. However, while mold and mildew are both types of fungi, they differ ...

From helping plants to colonize terrestrial earth to treating disease in humans, is there anything fungi can’t do? Chris Dart Neither plants nor animals, fungi are the most underappreciated ...

Not all bacteria are harmful. There are different unicellular organisms and types of bacteria. Yeast are unicellular fungi. They are used by brewers and wine-makers because they convert sugar into ...

"For the first time, we have combined two types of fungi to create a functioning fuel cell," says Empa researcher Carolina Reyes. On the negative (or anode) side of the ‘battery’ is a yeast ...

This 3D-printed fungal battery from Empa offers a biodegradable alternative to traditional batteries, powering sensors with ...