Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

these fungi may begin to produce many spores that disperse in search of a more suitable environment, and it is during this dispersion that they can interact with humans and animals," she says.

So, although these fungi cannot literally infect humans, they have certainly extended their mycelia into the hearts of scientists and non-scientists alike. “My PhD was all about fungal complexity—how ...

DNA analysis reveals the big, flightless moa birds ate — and pooped out — 13 kinds of fungi, including ones crucial for New Zealand’s forest ecosystem.

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study.

Despite the frightening optics, Evans told Live Science the substances the fungus produces could be a "medical treasure chest ...

A new study reveals that individuals with allergic rhinitis and asthma have distinct nasal fungal profiles, hinting at ...

The game, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by fungus-infected zombie humans, was later adapted into an award-winning TV show starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Pedro Pascal ...