In "The Last of Us," cordyceps — a real fungus that infects insects — evolves into a harmful pathogen for humans due to a ...

The associations between plants and certain soil fungi, called mycorrhizal fungi, remain crucial. They’re an example of mutualism – a relationship that’s beneficial for both partners. A magnified ...

"These fungi are like an extension of the roots, allowing the plant to explore the soil more widely for nutrients," said Zakaria Lahrach, a Ph.D. student supervised by Hijri. Beyond this plant ...

graduate student Cameron Currie discovered a mold that threatens to kill the fungi, and the antibiotic which the ants produce in order to control it. This alliance is an example of mutualism ...

"Urbanization is a powerful force reshaping soil microbial communities, yet bacteria and fungi respond in strikingly different ways," said Dr. Nan Hui, the study's corresponding author.