accurate diagnosis depends on histologic examination and culturing [5]. Although special stains have been recommended, such as periodic acid-Schiff, Gridley versus fungus, and methenamine silver ...

DURING an investigation on the anatomy of the buds of the Coniferae in 1923, certain features met with suggested the possible presence of an endotropic fungus in the living tissues, but the ...

A species of black fungus at the site of the Chernoyl disaster has mutated to 'feed' on nuclear radiation that would be lethal to most life forms. In the early hours of April 26, 1986, one of the most ...

Fungal identification guides provide sufficient identification keys and subsequently information on the causative agents.

Formo, a Berlin-based biotechnology company, thinks it has found the answer in a minuscule fungus, Koji, that has given that distinctive umami flavor to soy sauce, miso and other staples of ...

Mucormycosis is considered a rare but highly lethal fungal infection, often occurring in patients with poorly controlled diabetes or immunosuppression. Pulmonary mucormycosis progresses rapidly and is ...

The fungi then absorb these simpler nutrients through their hyphae—tiny, thread-like structures that extend from the mushroom’s body into the surrounding environment. These hyphae anchor the ...