Some forest fungi tear down and reuse their own threadlike networks, potentially reshaping how forests store carbon over time.

Most fungi are out of sight, spending most of their lives hidden as a vast, threadlike network called mycelium and producing ...

Fungi are emerging as some of the most sophisticated problem solvers on the planet, despite lacking brains, nerves or ...

Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return, plants ...

Fungi’s evolutionary roots stretch far deeper than once believed — up to 1.4 billion years ago, long before plants or animals appeared. Using advanced molecular dating and gene transfer analysis, ...

Fungi conservation is gaining traction as scientists and citizen enthusiasts unite to protect these vital organisms. Despite their ecological importance, fungi face numerous threats, underscoring the ...