The scientists say the fungal ... Dec. 5, 2024 — The fungus that causes coffee wilt disease repeatedly took up segments of DNA from a related fungal pathogen, which contributed to successive ...

For the first time, scientists found a way to produce a novel material out of wood and a bioluminescent fungus. They made wood that glows bright green. Fungal researchers from Empa’s Cellulose ...

A new research consortium has found not only that brain fungi or bacteria can cause some dementia cases, but also that for some patients, the damage can even be reversed. One of the main drivers ...

Dozens of tiny frogs named after Charles Darwin have landed in London after being rescued from a killer fungus in Chile. The peculiar, pointy-nosed southern Darwin's frog once thrived in the ...

It wasn’t realized how big it was until researchers examined the soil and extracted its DNA. Different fungus colonies seemed to be other parts of the same colossal organism, which is highly important ...

A culture uses a sample of cells or tissue to look for fungal growth. This test can help your healthcare provider identify the specific type of fungus that is causing your infection. Fungal cultures ...

Thick toenails come from a buildup of the cells that make up your toenails. Possible causes include increased age, nail fungus, peripheral vascular disease, and nail psoriasis (an autoimmune disease).

Symptoms: Substantial stump decay will occur. The roots and butt develop a soft, stringy, white rot. The fungus may generate conks or fruiting bodies at the base of the trunk. These fruiting bodies ...