- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 23rd, 2015
Laboratory-Made Fungus Is Part Human
Scientists create yeast cells carrying human DNA
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 9th, 2015
100 Million Years Ago, Dinosaurs Probably Got High by Mistake
Ancient amber fragment recovered from Myanmar found to contain traces of a fungus similar to ergot, researchers announce
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 13th, 2015
Giant Mushroom Measures 107 Centimeters (42 Inches) Across
The mushroom was found in China not too long ago, tips the scale at about 7.45 kilograms (16.4 kilograms)
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 28th, 2014
Everlasting Cheese: New Antimicrobial Coating Keeps Cheese Fresh for Longer
The antimicrobial coating is the brainchild of researchers with the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain
- Robots & Drones
- By Alexandra Arici
- November 13th, 2014
Bio-Drone Made of Fungus Melts Down After Crashing on Soil
Bio-drones might be the ultimate spying machines
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 5th, 2013
Tents-Chewing Fungus Could Make It Easier to Turn Plants Into Fuel
The fungus is expected to also lower the cost of producing biofuels
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 11th, 2013
Fungus Dates Clones of Itself, Has Babies with Them
Their offspring have extra copies of certain chromosomes, researchers say
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Raluca Anghel
- July 29th, 2013
Giant Fungus the Size of a Tire Found in Chinese Village
A fungus is discovered in Puxiong Township, Jianshui County
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 3rd, 2013
Fungus Found in Capri Sun Juice Drinks
Researchers say none of the 5 types of fungus they have discovered is harmful
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 17th, 2012
Study Shows That Fungus Can Help Clean Up the Environment
Scientists look into an innovative way to bring down pollution levels
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 7th, 2012
Parasite Prevents Ants from Becoming Zombies
The effect is caused by a fungus that usually infects the insects
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 27th, 2011
Fungus Causing White-Nose Disease in Bats Found
Researchers have been looking for this microorganism for years
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 23rd, 2010
New Lethal, Airborne Fungus Found in Oregon
The organism is highly virulent, experts say
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 12th, 2010
Saving Big-Eared Bats Trickier Than Thought
Experts face many challenges