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.

The most dangerous kingdom on Earth isn't led by humans—it's fungi. While we've focused on viral pandemics, over two million ...

Would you eat the forbidden fungi? Scientists have uncovered a mushroom-derived compound that seems to be the most bitter ...

Thismia aliasii is a newly discovered endangered species in Malaysia, dependent on fungi and rare in the wild. Researchers ...

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on ...

Australian researchers made a discovery that would push the boundaries of both biology and mining. They found that certain ...

With its red, tentacle-like arms and foul stench of rotting flesh, the Devil’s Fingers fungus looks like something from another world. In this episode, we explore the bizarre biology of Clathrus ...

The bitter bracket fungus, Amaropostia stiptica, is probably not available at your local farmer's market, and if you didn't ...

In an experiment simulating harsh Martian conditions, including X-ray radiation, scientists discovered that certain lichens ...