Laboratory-Made Fungus Is Part Human

Laboratory-Made Fungus Is Part Human

Scientists create yeast cells carrying human DNA

100 Million Years Ago, Dinosaurs Probably Got High by Mistake

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

Giant Mushroom Measures 107 Centimeters (42 Inches) Across

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

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

Bio-Drone Made of Fungus Melts Down After Crashing on Soil

Bio-Drone Made of Fungus Melts Down After Crashing on Soil

Bio-drones might be the ultimate spying machines

Tents-Chewing Fungus Could Make It Easier to Turn Plants Into Fuel

Tents-Chewing Fungus Could Make It Easier to Turn Plants Into Fuel

The fungus is expected to also lower the cost of producing biofuels

Fungus Dates Clones of Itself, Has Babies with Them

Fungus Dates Clones of Itself, Has Babies with Them

Their offspring have extra copies of certain chromosomes, researchers say

Giant Fungus the Size of a Tire Found in Chinese Village

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

Fungus Found in Capri Sun Juice Drinks

Researchers say none of the 5 types of fungus they have discovered is harmful

Study Shows That Fungus Can Help Clean Up the Environment

Study Shows That Fungus Can Help Clean Up the Environment

Scientists look into an innovative way to bring down pollution levels

Parasite Prevents Ants from Becoming Zombies

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

Fungus Causing White-Nose Disease in Bats Found

Researchers have been looking for this microorganism for years

  • Nature
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • October 9th, 2010
Bee Colony Collapse Has Viral and Fungal Causes

Bee Colony Collapse Has Viral and Fungal Causes

New Lethal, Airborne Fungus Found in Oregon

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

Saving Big-Eared Bats Trickier Than Thought

Experts face many challenges

 
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