Norio Takeshita explores the microbiology of Japan’s national fungus and how it reflects centuries of human cultivation.

You’ve probably noticed mushrooms popping up everywhere lately, from lion’s mane lattes to reishi tinctures. But here’s ...

Scientists say fungi beneath forest floors generate electrical signals that resemble human language. Professor Andrew ...

Scientists say fungi produce electrical patterns similar to the human language, sparking interest in their underground ...

Research has been conducted by scientists to see if fungi are able to communicate with each other like humans can.

Fungi constitute a distinct biological kingdom characterized by vegetative growth in elongated, filamentous cells called hyphae. A network of these hyphal cells is collectively termed mycelium, which ...

Some fungi, particularly species in the order Mucorales, can change from one form to another by changing what genes they express. Mucor lusitanicus will take the form of yeast in anaerobic ...

One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious. By Adeel Hassan One death is being ...

When mushrooms make the news, it’s often for grim reasons: a mysterious poisoning, toxic species in the bush, or high-profile court cases. But the mushroom itself is only the fruit body. Beneath every ...

Mycelium is the vegetative body of filamentous fungi. It consists of a dense three-dimensional network of microscopic tubes called hyphae that branch, fuse, and weave through organic substrates. As ...

Fungi comprise its own kingdom of organisms, with an estimated 2.2 to 3.8 million species, and just 4% have been characterized by scientists.Dan Hixson/University of Utah What looks like ordinary mold ...

This story is part of Fungi Week!, a deep dive into the myriad ways mushrooms and fungi make the planet a healthier place for all its inhabitants. It is supported by UPIC Health. Each planting season, ...