A chronically sick kid led an Eden Prairie mother to discover potentially dangerous levels of mold in her townhome. Now, ...

There’s no cap to the magic of mushrooms. One recent study found that three fungal strains removed potentially dangerous plastic particles from water. Fungi are also being used to create a novel ...

We asked a restoration expert for his professional tips on how to test for mold in the house as well as how to prevent it ...

Winter storms and flooding create "water mold" in some California crops 01:48. LODI — This winter's series of atmospheric rivers created pathogens that are attacking crops across California.

Fungi can act like a second set of roots, extending the plant’s ability to draw in water and nutrients. Mycorrhizal fungi, which encompass thousands of species , can form large, underground networks , ...

But global warming and medical advances are changing that, Monosson says. Some fungi may be evolving to tolerate higher temperatures; she explains how valley fever, caused by fungal spores in the ...

We initially screened about 20 different species of fungi in order to find one that could withstand the harsh conditions in concrete. Some we isolated from the roots of plants that grew in ...