Fungi are crucial to ecosystems, societies, and economies, yet they are often neglected in conservation efforts. Despite their ecological and economic importance, only 0.5% of described fungal ...

Lichens are not a single organism, but a symbiotic association between a fungus and algae and/or cyanobacteria known for their extreme tolerance to harsh environments such as the Earth's deserts ...

Algae and mould thrive in damp areas, especially where there is lots of shade. Wood is also porous, which means it can absorb moisture, creating the perfect environment for fungus and algae to thrive.

This is most likely algae. Gardening isn't a favourite task for many, but as spring arrives, it's essential to keep our outdoor spaces as clean and tidy as possible to minimise the work in the ...

A bacterium makes a molecule that kills drug-resistant fungi in an unusual way — by targeting various phospholipid molecules in membranes. Read the paper: A polyene macrolide targeting ...

GPs are failing to spot the symptoms of a drug-resistant ‘super-fungus’ thought to be spreading throughout the UK, experts have warned. Cases of the contagious infection have been reported in ...

If you’ve ever noticed green stains plaguing your fence, it’s most likely algae or moss. Green algae is a biological microorganism that thrives in damp, shady places, hence why it just loves ...

The algae was buried in sediment beneath the Baltic Sea with no light or oxygen. Researchers have successfully revived algae that remained dormant within sediment at the bottom of the Baltic Sea ...