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A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our ...

A deadly fungus that has wiped out hundreds of amphibian species worldwide may have started its global journey in Brazil. Genetic evidence and trade data suggest the fungus hitchhiked across the world ...

Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have ...

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Scientists have poured decades and billions of dollars into reading the genomes of animals and crops. Fungi mostly got left behind. The kingdom tends to earn attention only when it spoils bread or ...

Scientists have discovered a newly identified marine fungus that can infect and kill toxic algae responsible for harmful blooms. The microscopic parasite, named Algophthora mediterranea, attacks algae ...

Few foods have become trendier in recent years than sourdough bread. From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade ...

Scientists have discovered that two common human pathogens can work together by managing copper in their shared environment—a ...

The Jbk Terra Cotta Bread Saver helps keep bread from getting stale and moldy. Get it for $11 at Amazon for a better way to ...

Unsure if your sourdough starter is safe to use? Fortunately, there are a few warning signs that will let you know if you should toss it or not.