The most dangerous kingdom on Earth isn't led by humans—it's fungi. While we've focused on viral pandemics, over two million fungal species have been quietly evolving, destroying crops, decimating ...

Scientists found powerful bitter compounds in a mushroom, revealing new insights into how our bodies sense bitterness.

Research on the gut microbiome has focused mainly on bacteria, but bacteriophages and fungi play critical roles as well, with significant influences on health and disease.

By Kristine Sabillo A total of 86 Darwin’s frogs are now being housed at London Zoo to keep them safe from a deadly infectious disease that has affected more than 500 species of amphibians worldwide.

Scientists have developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all types of ionizing radiation. The device can be used by industrial and medical ...

Science writer Mindy Weisberger speaks to Live Science about the parasites that turn their hosts — whether ant, beetle or caterpillar — into zombie-like puppets that act against their own interests.

From the turning of the fagus to the flutter of falling elm leaves, a red-golden carpet is unfurling across the more ...

Apple scab is one of the most common apple and crabapple diseases that gardeners have to deal with. Apple scab is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis. It will attack any varieties of crabapple ...

Metabolic engineering, critical in modern biotechnology, focuses on employing microbial systems to produce valuable bioactive compounds, such as antibiotics ...