In ecosystems around the world, fungi play crucial roles in supporting plant life. Their ability to form connections between plant roots can enhance water and nutrient uptake and promote plant growth.

A sinister fungus is spreading through California's bat populations, threatening their survival just as the spooky season takes flight. First detected on the East Coast around 2006, the fungus has ...

We’ve made it to another growing season, and with summer in full throttle, you may have noticed not all the lawn, flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables are thriving, so there may be an issue to ...

In the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) forest microbiology lab, a dozen clear glass flasks agitate on a shaker. Each contains small, saffron-yellow gelatinous balls—solid ...

A dangerous fungus spreading among US healthcare systems isn’t slowing down, reports claim. New research has revealed that Candida auris (C. auris) has spread rapidly in hospitals since it was first ...

Various forms of fungus grow in Colorado from the time the snow melts (melting snow creates an ideal environment for certain species) into late fall — which is why Colorado is home to so many ...

Discover fungi from the tasty mushrooms on your pizza, to bizarre parasites that turn bugs into zombies. This weekend the Illinois Mycological Association is inviting you to join mushroom-lovers in ...