Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

The “gut microbiome” has become a popular health term in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with an abundance of research ...

Researchers are getting a better idea of what leads to clinical cases of Candida auris, a dangerous and drug-resistant fungus that has been rapidly multiplying.

Our bodies host a variety of microorganisms, and the microbial communities in and on our bodies have to maintain the right balances among their members, or problems can arise. This includes the ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Fungi and animals, including humans, have a lot in common when it comes to the arrangement of genes that determine their sex, according to new work by Howard Hughes Medical Institute ...

Several new species of fungus have been found lurking in waterways, and they might be harmful to humans. The new species were discovered in the sediment of riverbeds across Spain. Many are closely ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections. The key is to block fungi from being able to make fatty acids, the major component of fats. Resistance to anti-fungal drugs is ...