The structural properties in the mycelium of a common soil mold show promise in biomedical applications, such as hydrogels and tissue scaffolding. (Nanowerk News) Fungi are vital to natural ecosystems ...

When you think about materials used in medicine, you likely picture metals, plastics, or synthetic gels. Researchers at the University of Utah are asking you to imagine something very different. Their ...

Filamentous fungi are characterised by their extensive networks of hyphae, which enable these organisms to colonise a wide range of ecological niches. The process of growth and development in these ...

Sue Limentani, from the Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve, describes some bizarre fungi you might see in the woods this winter.