An eight-century-old cathedral in Portugal, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is currently being invaded by a mysterious black fungus, subject of recent scientific ...

HYDERABAD: A dip in temperature this winter has led to a noticeable rise in fungal, bacterial and viral skin infections, with dermatologists noticing that dry skin and close indoor contact are ...

A beloved tree dubbed the Kissing Tree in downtown Westwood that pre-dates the Civil War was discovered to have a terminal ...

Cases have surged from 44 to 258 in just three years, with experts warning the strain no longer responds to common antifungal creams. Freepik Recent data indicate the fungus is becoming more ...

In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them. By Jason P. Dinh Watch your back, DEET. There’s a new ...

You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

A fatal fungus once thought to be a curse could potentially help fight disease. Scientists discovered molecules in a fungus linked to Tutankhamun's tomb that stop the proliferation of cancer cells and ...

Scientists have found that a deadly tomb fungus called Aspergillus flavus may hold the key to promising new treatments for leukemia. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

DETROIT — Federal prosecutors accused two Chinese scientists of smuggling into the United States a "dangerous" fungus that causes a disease in crops so that one of them could research the pathogen at ...

The fungus labeled a "potential agroterrorism weapon" in a recent arrest touted by the Trump administration likely originated in North America and is already widely prevalent around the country, a ...

When experiencing a health issue, it isn't uncommon for people to look up their symptoms on Google—but one graduate student recently turned to Reddit for advice. User economics3 shared a photo of ...