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.

Your gut is far more than a digestion machine—it’s a complex ecosystem teeming with trillions of microbes that influence ...

Learn how to keep your pets safe this spring with tips from PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, from avoiding poisonous plants to handling bee stings and wild mushrooms.

Scientists have developed an innovative system -- called MetaFlowTrain -- that allows the study of metabolic exchange and interactions within microbial communities under different environmental ...

Dotting the ground beneath towering forests of the Pacific Northwest is a bizarre mushroom that looks like a molar, dotted with specks of blood. Known aptly as the bleeding tooth mushroom, this ...

The Last of Us Season 2 depicts a threatening fungus that weaves together life forms through unexpected connections. Within its gameplay, the game depicts a harmful plant-life organism that connects ...

Lawyers for the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City gave him clothes for a hearing last month that included a hidden heart-shaped note touting his ...

Thismia aliasii. First spotted in 2019 by Mohamad Alias Shakri, a forest ranger in Terengganu, Thismia aliasii wasn't ...

With the temperature warming up, you may start to see things growing in your yard that you didn’t plant. Mushrooms tend to ...

The video game sequel led to death threats, toxic tweets and trans rows. Will HBO’s TV version escape the culture wars?

A team of scientists in Singapore has taken an unusual step in that direction. Drawing inspiration from elephant skin, ...

Trees are remarkably resilient; with proper pruning and care, they can recover from storm damage and continue to thrive, despite signs of decay or structural issues.