An international research team led by Cologne-based plant scientist Professor Dr. Bart Thomma from the Institute for Plant ...

A study conducted in the Brazilian state of Amazonas has demonstrated that small amounts of Amazonian dark earth (ADE)—an ...

Experts warn of a "silent surge" in drug-resistant fungi. A new 5-step action plan urges a One Health approach to curb ...

Public concern about air pollution has traditionally centred on chemical pollutants such as vehicle exhaust and industrial ...

Conidia, a type of asexual reproductive spore, grown from those fungi survived after exposure to simulations of the harsh conditions of Mars and space travel. The findings suggest decontamination ...

Heavy metal pollution from mining and industrial activities continues to threaten soils, ecosystems, and human health ...

As space missions to Mars gain momentum, scientists are looking beyond rockets and landing systems. There is a growing focus ...

They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to ...

This is a strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish at a laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Scientists found that a small amount of ancient Amazon dark earth soil can help trees grow faster in damaged land.

Choose surfaces to swab. Good examples would be: – Your phone, keyboard, or any other high-touch electronic device – ...

Some Earth-based microbes may be tougher than expected, raising new questions about survival beyond our planet.