What ticked fungi to shift towards the human host system to thrive as opportunistic pathogens over time? Here’s an overview.
Fungi
Most trees form an intimate relationship with fungi. Researchers have now shown for the first time how important this partnership is for the growth of trees.
A common fungi’s superpower unleashed! Learn here what made it better than humans for space travel.
Scientists already know that the soil is full of microorganisms, and that these microorganisms need to adapt and act fast to survive in this complex environment. Learn here how space and geometry can influence bacterial and fungal growth.
Scientists uncover how a bacterium, living within a soil-dwelling fungus, protects its host from predatory nematodes.
Friend, foe, or wary coexistence?The nature of relationships between fungi and bacteria are decided on a cheesy landscape.
Sourdough bread has been part of human history for millennials but where do its aromas come from?
Mars does not seem very welcoming: It’s cold, dry, and it gets a lot of UV light on the surface. Would microbes survive in this harsh environment?
Fungi are not the most ordinary microbes; they are the biggest organisms on earth. And we thought microbes […]
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