Scientifically, they belong to the kingdom Fungi and are often classified into different genera such as Agaricus, Pleurotus, ...

Thick toenails come from a buildup of the cells that make up your toenails. Possible causes include increased age, nail fungus, peripheral vascular disease, and nail psoriasis (an autoimmune disease).

Early testing is crucial, as post-maturity colonization by saprophytic organisms, including fungi, complicates accurate diagnosis. For example, mature plants with black discoloration were submitted to ...

Fungal pathogenesis is the process by which fungi infect and cause disease in a host. Not all fungi are pathogens and have the ability for pathogenesis, also known as virulence. A pangenome of 173 ...

A study of oregano mixed with vitamin E, tea tree oil, and essential oil of lime found the ointment could effectively stop the growth of various fungi entirely, but it is unclear if oregano can ...

We found that the beneficial root fungus Serendipita indica uses two enzymes to produce dAdo, much like S. aureus, to induce cell death and enable successful colonization. This demonstrates that ...

A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The finding ...

What a gut fungus reveals about symbiosis and allergy Date: November 27, 2024 Source: Weill Cornell Medicine Summary: A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution ...

A species of wood-eating fungus didn’t need a brain to pass a cognitive test with flying colors, and researchers say this first-of-its-kind discovery could have broader implications for ...

To clarify the community diversity of phyllospheric fungi and to explore nutrient loss and the role of fungal decomposition, we conducted a study on the decomposition of leaf litter during the 1-year ...