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Researchers Find Dangerous Fungi and Horse Tranquilizers in Local Street Drug Samples, Raising New Public Health Concerns
Researchers at Bowling Green State University found fungal pathogens, soil microorganisms, and the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine in local street drug samples. The findings reveal biological…
Deadly Fungi on Planet Earth: How Parasitic Fungal Species Manipulate, Infect, and Reshape Life in the Natural World
Parasitic fungi such as Ophiocordyceps manipulate insect behavior, turning ants into hosts that help spread fungal spores. Scientists view these pathogens as important ecological regulators.…
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Stopping Fungi at the Molecular Level: How Caspofungin Blocks Cell-Wall Construction
Caspofungin stops fungal infections by trapping a glucan chain mid-construction inside the Fks1 enzyme — blocking cell-wall assembly at the exact moment it occurs. New structural research…
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Hidden Wildlife Health Crisis: Deadly Fungus and Lung Parasites Found Widespread in Wild Rattlesnakes
A new scientific study found widespread fungal and parasitic infections among wild rattlesnakes in the southeastern United States. Researchers discovered many snakes carried multiple diseases…
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Grown to Insulate: How Fungal Mycelium Could Redesign Sustainable Buildings
Fungal mycelium grown on hemp shiv can produce effective insulation materials with thermal conductivity below standard thresholds. A 2026 study tested 17 species and found physical structure —…
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Ancient “Asgardians” May Rewrite the Shared Origins of Animals, Plants, and Fungi
New research suggests animals, plants, and fungi may share evolutionary origins linked to Asgard archaea. Scientists discovered complex cellular genes inside these ancient microorganisms,…
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When Mold Enters the Feed: How Mycotoxins Disrupt the Cattle Gut Microbiome
Mycotoxins in cattle feed don't just harm the animal — they disrupt the microbial ecosystem inside the rumen that converts feed into nutrition. A 2025 study shows how contaminated diets…
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How Moisture and Poor Ventilation Allow Mold to Take Over Outdoor Cushions
Outdoor cushions easily develop mold and mildew when moisture, humidity, and poor airflow create favorable conditions for fungal growth. The report explains prevention strategies including…
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From Carrot Waste to Fungal Protein: How Mycelium Could Feed the Future
Carrot-processing waste can feed fungi — and fungi can become protein. A new study shows how Pleurotus djamor grown on industrial side streams produces biomass that outperforms conventional…
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Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs May Have Triggered a Global Fungal Explosion
Scientists believe the asteroid impact that caused dinosaur extinction also triggered a global fungal expansion. Fossil evidence suggests fungi thrived by decomposing massive amounts of dead…
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Coffee Under Siege: How Species-Jumping Fungal Genes Could Reshape Crop Disease
Coffee wilt disease has cost more than $1 billion since the 1990s — and new genomic research shows the pathogen may be acquiring genes from fungi on neighboring plants. The next outbreak may…
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The Largest Known Organism on Earth Is Not a Whale or a Tree — It Is a Giant Underground Fungus in Oregon
Scientists have confirmed that the largest known organism on Earth is a giant honey fungus in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest. Covering nearly four square miles, the underground fungal…
