Researchers have discovered how a compound found in a caterpillar fungus may be able to disrupt the out-of-control cell growth that drives cancer. The findings represent an important step toward ...

A newly discovered natural compound sourced from a fungus that's historically only been found lodged on trees in Taiwan has been heralded for its pharmaceutical potential, effectively blocking ...

Cases of a potentially deadly fungus have risen to an alarming rate — sparking a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it is an "urgent threat" in a recent release ...

Signs that your toenail fungus is dying include reduced discoloration, the nail texture returning to normal, and fresh, healthy nail growth. Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) infections are typically ...

The rare Antrodia cinnamomea fungus (also known as Taiwanofungus camphoratus) is only found in Taiwan, and is associated with one particular type of endangered tree. Long used for herbal medicines, ...

Laser treatment may help some people address toenail fungus infection, but more research is needed to assess its effectiveness. It may help stop fungal growth and help the infection clear. Fungal nail ...

More than one in three people with invasive infections of Candida auris die, according to the CDC. picture alliance via Getty Image A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungal disease is spreading ...

The "pharaoh's curse" fungus, Aspergillus flavus, can be used to fight leukemia, according to a study published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology. The fungus is called "pharaoh's curse" because ...

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‘People have been looking for this fungus for years, and one day, I look in the right place, and there it is.’ By Laura Baisas Published Jun 3, 2025 10:38 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

Some researchers are sounding the alarm about a potentially deadly fungus that could spread throughout parts of the U.S., Europe and Asia. The study article, which was published in pre-print (not yet ...

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