‘Fungal Ghosts’: New Synthetic Melanin Can Shield from Radiation, Toxins

TECH & INNOVATION 03.07.2021 07:26 AM

A new study from Northwestern University in Illinois has synthesized a new form of melanin that could help shield the human skin and fabrics from toxins and radiation.

New Research Shows That Fungi in the Gut Helps Immune System Fight off Infection

02.06.2021 21:00 PM

Scientists discover how fungi in the gut help teach immune cells how to respond to their deadlier relatives, paving the way for novel treatments in immunosuppressed patients.

Never Eat the "Clean" Part of a Moldy Bread, Science Dictates

02.04.2021 21:26 PM

Despite the feelings of guilt in throwing bread, science has proven that there is no "clean" part in moldy bread and eating it could cause harm to the body.

Unique Fungi Helps Plants Fight off Aphids With Strengthened Immunity

01.25.2021 00:43 AM

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen showed that unique fungi could strengthen the immune system of wheat and bean plants to fend off aphids.

Fungi May Be the Future of Sustainable Leather-Like Materials

09.08.2020 08:20 AM

Traditional leather may soon be replaced with more ethically and environmentally friendly alternatives such as fungi. Aside from commercializing sustainable leather, scientists and designers are developing other fungi-based products.

Two New Fungus Species Named After the Coronavirus Pandemic

08.18.2020 08:49 AM

From a racehorse named Wearamask to people named "Covid" and "Corona," the scientific community has come up with its own nod to the global coronavirus pandemic - naming two new species of fungi after the disease.

Chernobyl Fungi Can Be Natural Radiation Shields for the ISS

07.27.2020 07:20 AM

Some species of fungi found inside the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have been found to thrive in the radioactive environment, paving the way for a natural radiation shield for humans on the ISS and beyond.

Plants’ Use of Hormone Can Help Fight Insect Attacks and Fungi

03.17.2020 06:59 AM

Salk Institute scientists indicated in a new research study published in Nature Plants journal, that the hormone is known as "jasmonic acid" is specifically vital for the defense response of plants against insects and fungi.

Why Zombie Ants Do That Thing They Do

07.23.2019 09:13 AM

Zombie ants drop their jaws, not because of mind control, but because of muscular manipulation. Carpenter ants are known to 'transform' into zombie ants when infected by a parasitic fungus of the genus Ophiocordyceps that are also called zombie ant fungi.

Dangerous Bacteria Found Aboard the International Space Station

04.08.2019 11:01 AM

Disease and corrosion inducing bacteria is found on the ISS. The International Space Station is filled with bacteria and fungi that can cause diseases and form biofilms that promote antibiotic resistance, and can even corrode the spacecraft, a new study has found.

Cans of Hunt's Tomato Paste Have Been Recalled Because of Molds

04.08.2019 08:02 AM

Conagra Brands Inc. issued an immediate and voluntary recall for six-ounce cans of their product, Hunt's tomato paste because of mold concerns.

Wood Beetles Like Termites Are Recyclers Of Nature WIth Some Help From Fungi

05.24.2017 05:58 AM

Wood beetles might be known as pests in residential areas. They have a bigger role for the environent.

Glow-In-The-Dark Mushrooms: Scientists Explore The Key Cause Responsible For This Mystical Surprise

04.28.2017 03:58 AM

Some mushrooms glow in the dark and a new research study uncovers the key reason behind this surprising fact.

New Antibiotics Using Fungi As Untapped Resource

04.26.2017 12:10 PM

Researchers find fungi to be an untapped natural resource that can curb antibiotic resistance and other diseases by developing new antibiotics.

Fungi Are The Goldmine To Develop Best Antibiotics: Time To Say Good Bye To The Term Antibiotic Resistance

04.21.2017 10:38 AM

A new research discovers the potential power of the fungi to develop new antibiotics to counter the common term antibiotic resistance.

‘Candida Auris’, Deadly Fungal Infection Have Been Reported In U.S.

03.13.2017 20:09 PM

A kind of yeast, “Candida auris”, has been reported in United States. This fungus infects the ear and is a deadly and highly drug-resistant infection.

Risk To Marijuana Users: Molds And Bacteria Were Found On Samples From Twenty Dispensaries

02.10.2017 02:13 AM

What could be the diseases and infections could a patient get from using contminated marijuana? Bacteria and molds was discovered in marijuana samples that was taken from dispensaries.

Scientists Work to Uncover the Secret of Glowing Mushrooms

03.21.2015 15:56 PM

No you didn't take anything to make you hallucinate. Some mushrooms and other fungi just glow, and this phenomenon is a mystery dating back to ancient times. Now, scientists have created some fake, glowing mushrooms and scattered them in a Brazilian forest in the hopes of once and for all solving this mystery.