The white stuff that engulfs these flies is a fungus called Entomophthora muscae — Entomophthora translates to “ destroyer of insects .” It’s an obligate pathogen, entirely dependent on its host, that ...
Known for its traditional health benefits, this remarkable fungus may hold the key to slowing cancer progression, according to research.
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Fungi are heterotrophic, meaning that they cannot make their own food. They must therefore obtain energy from other sources. In order to do this, fungi can be saprobic, parasitic or mutualistic.
In order to defy climate change and the bark beetle, more deciduous trees are being planted in Swiss forests. If possible, ...
Scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy have been studying how a parasitic fungus that grows on caterpillars could work as a potential treatment for a range of diseases ...
A type of fungus which grows on caterpillars can slow down growth of cancer cells, new research has found. Cordycepin, a chemical produced by a parasitic fungus that infects the animals ...