The biological taxonomy system can be a confusing and sometimes imperfect method for categorizing life. However, it can also ...

Among the most dangerous fungi is Aspergillus fumigatus, which thrives at body temperature, making it especially lethal.

A dangerous fungus is spreading quickly across Europe as global temperatures continue to rise. The increasingly warm and ...

Chris Dart Neither plants nor animals, fungi are the most underappreciated kingdom of the natural world. During a billion years of evolution, they’ve become masters of survival. And yet ...

The shear diversity of fungi in the world is estimated at 6.2 million species. That is 16 times the number of plant species ...

Mushrooms spark debate as they're neither plant nor animal, belonging to the Fungi kingdom. Unlike plants, they don't photosynthesize, obtaining nutrients from organic matter. Rich in vitamins ...

Neither plants nor animals—fungi represent a third mode of life and belong to their own kingdom. By looking at fungi in the context of evolution and natural history, scientists are making discoveries ...

While the idea of fungi creating zombie-like humans may sound far-fetched, real scientists have studied the connection behind fungal evolution and climate change and the threats fungi can pose to ...

Fungi are a kingdom of their own, neither plant nor animal. They’ve been around for millions of years. They sustain plants and are crucial for making soil and keeping life going. But we’re only just ...

Fungi hold a lot of potential for scientific discovery, Trivisvavet said, and he wants to encourage a greater understanding for the “incredibly necessary” major kingdom of life. Currently ...

Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return ...