An international research team led by Cologne-based plant scientist Professor Dr. Bart Thomma from the Institute for Plant ...

Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, African scientists are championing the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna ...

Fungal biology lies at the crossroads of ecology, environmental science, and agriculture, providing vital insights into how organisms respond to global ...

They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to ...

Fungi are increasingly resistant to antifungals, and the variation in resistance has significantly increased. This is evident from the analysis of more than 12,000 lung samples collected over 30 years ...

A team of plant researchers at the University of Cologne decodes a key infection strategy of fungal pathogens / Significant findings for disease control, plant protection and food security as well as ...

Combatting bacterial and viral infections is getting tougher because of their growing resistance to drugs. Antibiotic drugs can no longer be counted on to conquer nasty bacteria. Antivirals don't ...

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 ...