Foraging mushrooms can be both delicious and exciting, so long as you know what you're getting into. Use these tips for ...

This fungus, primarily from the genus Ophiocordyceps, has developed a unique parasitic relationship with insects, particularly ants, turning them into unwitting carriers of its spores. Unusual ...

With winter approaching, seasonal illnesses like the flu are already surging. There is another to add to the long list of illnesses to look out for – Valley fever. Cases of Valley fever are ...

You can contract it if you breathe in fungal spores carried by dirt and dust. The fungus, called coccidioides, releases spores when dirt and dust are disturbed. An infection can occur when a ...

You can contract it if you breathe in fungal spores carried by dirt and dust. The fungus, called coccidioides, releases spores when dirt and dust are disturbed. An infection can occur when a person ...

Chanterelles were my introduction to mushroom foraging two years ago ... cap that spreads wide when it’s ready to release its spores and spread to new patches of forest. I quickly expanded ...

Mildew is another word for mold. Fungi, including molds, produce microscopic, seed-like particles called spores that spread in the air. Mold spores are produced on stalks. There are so many of ...

Learn about fungal infections in dogs and how they’re treated. Dog fungal infections are caused by fungi, which are living organisms that spread in the environment by producing spores. Most commonly, ...