New research studies reported in Nature Communications have highlighted the importance of fungi in the gut microbiome, a ...

Scientists have discovered that two common human pathogens can work together by managing copper in their shared environment—a ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that's not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

This illustration depicts the impact of urbanization on soil microbial communities across different climates and vegetation types. The top section shows a gradient from natural forests to urban ...

Within weeks of a wildfire, an orange crust coats deadwood and the charred forest floor, creating an otherworldly landscape ...