Fungal biology is the scientific discipline that concerns the biology of fungi, which include unicellular microorganisms as well as large multicellular organisms. Fungal biology is sometimes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Toronto Public Health says there are at least 11 confirmed cases of Shigella infection, all among those experiencing homelessness. Shigella infections are preventable through simple hygiene ...

Residents at a block of flats in Kent say their lives have become "a nightmare" as unfinished roof work is allowing rainwater to stream into the building. In May, contractors fitted pre-fabricated ...

Fungus gnats are small black flies, also known as sciarid flies, mushroom flies and mycetophilids. They are a very common pest, especially when plants are grown in pots of soil-free compost. In fact, ...

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain. Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus ...

With VALORANT Patch 10.1 set to go live soon, we’ve got your back if you’re looking for a list of all upcoming agent, map, and gameplay changes to prepare yourself. Being the first update ...

A notoriously contagious stomach bug’s spread through Arlington has public health experts urging extra precautions. An alert about a wave of suspected norovirus cases went out to Arlington ...

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it. Like many ...

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