The parasitic fungus sometimes called ‘Himalayan gold’ can provide a good living to villagers who collect it. But rugged ...

Scientists have found that soil-dwelling fungus spores can hitch a ride on wildfire smoke, allowing them to travel thousands ...

Already, scientists have discovered deadly fungi that are capable ... This is especially dangerous in hospitals where the fungus can cause outbreaks by attaching itself to members of staff.

(THE CONVERSATION) In the remote Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, a rare fungus grows inside dead caterpillars. In traditional Chinese medicine, this parasitic fungus is prized for its purported medicinal ...