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The fungus labeled a "potential agroterrorism weapon" in a recent arrest touted by the Trump administration likely originated in North America and is already widely prevalent around the country, a ...
Two Chinese scientists were charged with conspiracy and smuggling on Tuesday after attempting to clear US customs with a plant disease-causing fungus that officials called a “potential ...
A university student has discovered an elusive fungus that produces chemicals with similar effects to the psychedelic drug LSD. Corinne Hazel, an environmental microbiology major at West Virginia ...
Student discovers long-awaited mystery fungus sought by LSD's inventor Date: June 2, 2025 Source: West Virginia University Summary: Making a discovery with the potential for innovative ...
The essential oils of Cymbopogon winterians, Mentha piperita, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Melaleuca alternifolia and Eucalyptus globulus were proved to be most effective against the fungus Trichosporon ...
The call of the alpine tree frog (Litoria verreauxii alpina). Audio credit: Laura Brannelly, CC BY-NC-ND In the 1970s, frog species around the world began to die off en masse. But it wasn’t until 1998 ...
One fungus, two species, millions of dead bats: A study published in the journal Nature has analyzed 5,000 samples of a fungus that is responsible for the largest recorded pathogen-caused ...
(NEXSTAR) – The deadly and drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is under close surveillance as health experts work to calm its spread. Candida auris, also called C. auris, was first identified in ...
The zombie-ant fungus in 'The Last of Us' is real-but not a danger to humans. Learn what science says about Cordyceps, fungal infections, and climate change.
The Okita Nail Fungus Light is a scientifically supported method of enhancing nail health if you're dealing with brittle nails, discolouration, or a persistent toenail fungus. Over time, it will ...
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that preys on the sick and old is continuing to spread in hospitals and senior care facilities across the country, killing more than 1 in 3 infected.