A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly’s own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study published in PLOS Biology today (Thursday 13 ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

While filming a TV documentary inside an old Victorian gunpowder store in Northern Ireland, scientists made an intriguing ...

The blood test was more likely to miss mold infections in the ... "It definitely has become the initial go-to test when we suspect a fungal infection," he said. Though the test in its current form ...

Scientists recently uncovered a new species of fungus that turns spiders into "zombies," manipulating their behavior before ...

Scientists have discovered a new fungus straight out of a horror or sci-fi flick that lures reclusive Irish cave spiders from the safety of their liars and turns them into zombies. Named G.

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate spiders’ behavior–and turn them into “zombies.” The fungus named ...

Fungal genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in fungi. Yeasts and filamentous fungi are extensively used as model organisms for eukaryotic genetic research, including ...

Any damage to the nail matrix can cause a nail to separate from the nail bed and become loose. There are many courses of treatment, ranging from anti-fungal medications to antibiotics, but the best ...

auris) infection or colonization. The C. auris fungus can infect the bloodstream and cause life-threatening illness by invading the blood, heart and brain, health officials said. More than 1 in 3 ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can cause itchiness in the groin or inner thighs. Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection ...