Posts Tagged ‘fungus’
Clawed frogs spread deadly amphibian fungus
STANFORD (US) — The African clawed frog, a species used around the world for biomedical research, is spreading an amphibian-killing fungus when they are released into the wild. Continue…
Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:37 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - May 8, 2013 11:44 - 0 Comments
Fungus adds to asthma for 5 million worldwide
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Antifungal treatment could improve the health of an estimated 4,837,000 people with asthma and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), according to new research. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 15, 2013 11:31 - 1 Comment
Total fungus genome could fight tree-killer
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Scientists have mapped the genome of the fungus that causes Dutch Elm disease, an infection that threatens the survival of trees around the world. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 20, 2013 12:22 - 0 Comments
Plants, microbes team up to resist drought
PENN STATE (US) — Viruses and fungi can threaten crops, but new research shows they can also help plants survive in tough conditions. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 18, 2013 10:26 - 3 Comments
Killer fungus spares West Africa’s frogs
U. WASHINGTON (US) — A suffocating fungus that threatens amphibians around the world has skipped over the diverse frog population in West Africa. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 24, 2013 18:20 - 1 Comment
Penicillin’s kin found in ocean ‘dead’ spot
TEXAS A&M (US) — Scientists have uncovered fungi that could be at least 100 million years old and say they are related to the species used to make penicillin. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 21, 2012 12:40 - 8 Comments
Spray-on fungus could kill bed bugs
PENN STATE (US) — Rather than harsh chemicals, the answer to a bed bug infestation may be a fungus, say entomologists. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 6, 2012 16:31 - 2 Comments
Finally! A fungus that fights fire ants
U. FLORIDA (US) — After years of searching, scientists may have identified a fungus to control fire ant infestations. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 16, 2012 13:10 - 0 Comments
Some chilies trade heat for hardiness
U. WASHINGTON (US) — Wild chilies that grow in wet regions turn up the heat as a defense mechanism against a fungus that if left alone could destroy their seeds. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 21, 2011 13:03 - 13 Comments
Toxic fungus thrives in bathroom sinks
PENN STATE (US) — Plumbing systems may be a common source of human infections, say researchers studying the prevalence of the fungus Fusarium in bathroom sink drains. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 8, 2011 7:42 - 1 Comment
In tough times, nasty fungus turns to sex
BROWN (US) — Under hostile conditions, an infectious fungus—once thought to be asexual—is able to mate sexually, improving its chances of survival. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 30, 2011 13:39 - 0 Comments
Immunity gene shields frogs from fungus
CORNELL (US) — A genetic mechanism in lowland leopard frogs makes them resistant to a deadly fungus that has been decimating other frog species for decades. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 22, 2011 10:21 - 1 Comment
Worms keep the peace in ‘Spore Wars’
U. CARDIFF (UK) — Lice, millipedes, and worms act as woodland diplomats, ensuring the survival of weaker species of fungi that compete with stronger creatures for space and resources. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 7, 2011 10:48 - 0 Comments
Tree-killing fungus has California roots
UC BERKELEY (US) — Genetic detective work has located the source of a devastating fungus that causes cypress canker disease, which has been killing trees on six of the world’s seven continents for decades. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 16, 2011 12:33 - 1 Comment
‘Boring’ fungus finally gets a name
U. MICHIGAN (US) — A fungus that’s been lurking underground for millions of years—known only through its DNA—has been cultured, photographed, named, and assigned a place on the tree of life. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 6, 2011 11:41 - 1 Comment
In pristine forests, fungus threatens frogs
CORNELL (US) — Untouched forests may not be a complete safe haven for amphibians. Risk of fungal infections is higher in such pristine environments, a new study finds. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 23, 2011 14:02 - 1 Comment
Ethanol leftovers: From fungus to feed
IOWA STATE (US) — Fungus grown from ethanol leftovers is being used to make animal feed. Researchers believe it may be possible to develop the process further to be used as a low-cost nutritional supplement for people. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 7, 2011 13:15 - 0 Comments
White hat fungus fights off pathogens
TEXAS A&M (US) — A fungus that already has a good reputation is making a name for itself as a therapeutic agent for human and plant health. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 28, 2011 12:47 - 0 Comments
Fungus tooled to fight malaria
U. MARYLAND (US) — Spraying mosquitoes with a genetically engineered fungus shows promise for dramatically reducing malaria infections. (more…)
