Fungal infections on the face are caused by an overgrowth of yeast that’s naturally on the skin. In some instances, it can also be caused by another kind of fungus. Yeast infections on the face are ...

Research has shown that fungal lung infections in the lungs can possibly be mistaken for lung cancer. Fungal lung infections may appear similar to lung cancer in both the symptoms they cause and how ...

Here, the authors present a rapid molecular diagnostic method based on magnetic fungal enrichment and CRISPR-based detection. In social insects, the relative roles of individual immunity and ...

Nail fungus is common, and anyone can get it. However, some people have a higher risk of developing a fungal nail infection. Your age, health, and even your lifestyle can increase your risk. Age. The ...

According to a new study, published in the journal Fungal Ecology, fungi may have their own unique measure of intelligence, making them capable of basic shape recognition and decision-making ...

Fungal genomics is a scientific discipline that concerns the genome, encompassing the entire hereditary information, of fungi. Fungal genomics can, for example, be used to study fungal evolution ...

We tend to think of animals as the most gifted in that regard… but a species of fungus is offering a challenge to what we think we know about intelligence. A series of experiments has revealed that a ...

What are the signs of nail fungus? If you get nail fungus, you’re likely to see one or more of the following changes to your nails: Part of a nail turns white, yellow, brown, or another color. At ...

Researchers have discovered how a compound found in a caterpillar fungus may be able to disrupt the out-of-control cell growth that drives cancer. The findings represent an important step toward ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.MMedically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M There are three main types of ...

Soil-borne fungal diseases can be a major problem of tomatoes. There are three steps to understanding and managing tomato diseases in the home garden. The first step is to understand the disease cycle ...

Tinea is commonly known as ringworm, a fungal infection that can be found anywhere on the body. It gets its name because of the circular rash it causes. The name of the infection is determined by ...