Candida auris is a fast-spreading, drug-resistant fungus threatening hospitals worldwide, with limited treatments and urgent ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus is extending its tendrils around the world. Research out this month finds that the public ...

Higher environmental temperatures may trigger mutations in fungi that lead to increased infectivity, more aggressive growth or resistance to multiple anti-fungal medications. Microbiologist examining ...

Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness and spread easily among sick patients in healthcare facilities ...

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 ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

Scientists at the University of Georgia are winners of the 2025 Gizmodo Science Fair for their research into a potential fungus-fighting vaccine for protection against deadly and common fungal ...

Researchers from Hyderabad-based LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in collaboration with the Bose Institute, Kolkata, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, and other ...

Bats play a vital role in our ecosystem. They pollinate plants, disperse seeds, and protect crops from pests. But more than 90% of three North American bat species no longer perform these functions, ...