Mars, today a cold, irradiated, and dry world, once had a much warmer and wetter environment. The planet was covered by lakes ...

These infections—systemic, lethal infestations of the body’s deep tissues and organs—have little in common with the ...

The paint-on resin was shown to kill off bacteria and fungi, and might even work against the flu and COVID-19 viruses.

Hospital surfaces are breeding grounds for dangerous bacteria. Now, researchers believe a special paint could be the answer ...

Flu season is upon us, and while you focus on boosting your immunity, don't overlook the hidden health hazards lurking in ...

Host-pathogen interactions continue to challenge the fields of immunology and infectious disease research, as pathogens deploy a range of strategies to ...

The symptoms of listeria, according to the FDA, may include fever, muscle aches, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. People experiencing these ...

When the immune system does not function properly, individuals become more susceptible to infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Researchers have demonstrated that an existing drug can ...

The shear diversity of fungi in the world is estimated at 6.2 million species. That is 16 times the number of plant species ...

Both fungal and bacterial methods worked. In fact, the bacterially mineralized scaffolds reached full mineralization in just ...

Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return, plants ...

A breakthrough study by Montana State University researchers unveils an organic substance that could someday be used as a building material.