Fungi may be the real-life superheroes of the natural world. Fungi are truly weird and impressive—they can live anywhere, be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the living world, from microbes to ecosystems. Though they aren't as charismatic as a red and white fly agaric mushroom, ...

Agarikon is one of two endangered species of fungi in the United States. So rare is the species that scientists have placed ...

Scientists have developed two powerful molecular tools that reveal how plants and fungi coordinate one of Earth’s oldest ...

Forest ecosystems play a vital role in the global carbon cycle. While the significance of tree mycorrhizal fungi in this process is well-documented, the manner in which different types of tree ...

In 2009, a microorganism known as Candida auris emerged seemingly from thin air. The fungus, which led to deadly outbreaks in hospitals and other care settings, soon alarmed scientists worldwide as it ...

A new study found that certain fungi can settle in the pancreas, where they spur the growth of tumors. By Knvul Sheikh By now, you’ve probably heard that your body is teeming with bacteria. Some 100 ...

There is truly so much beauty and wonder in nature if we take a few minutes in our busy schedules to appreciate it. I was looking at a tree last month when there was much more moisture, and something ...

Forest ecosystems play a vital role in the global carbon cycle. While the significance of tree mycorrhizal fungi in this process is well-documented, the manner in which different types of tree ...