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To Turn Up the Heat in Chilies, Just Add Water
December 21, 2011 — Hot chilies growing wild in dry environments produce substantially fewer seeds than non-pungent plants, but they are better protected against a seed-attacking fungus that is more prevalent in moist ... > full story -
Fungus-Induced Neurological Disease: An Underestimated Risk for Animals and Humans?
December 15, 2011 — The mold fungus Penicillium crustosum occurs relatively frequently in food and animal fodder stored in temperate conditions. This mold produces powerful neurotoxins, for example penitrem A, which ... > full story -
Premature Babies Harbor Fewer, but More Dangerous Microbe Types
December 8, 2011 — One of the most comprehensive studies to date of the microbes that are found in extremely low-birthweight infants found that hard-to-treat Candida fungus is often present, as well as some harmful ... > full story -
Researchers Identify Key Plant Immune Response in Fight Against Bacteria
December 8, 2011 — Researchers have found a key process in a plant's immune system response that may help future crops fight off dangerous ... > full story -
Infectious Fungus, Thought to Be Asexual, Isn't
December 5, 2011 — Candida tropicalis turns out to have sex, making it the second medically important member of the genus to be capable of mating. Sex may improve the survival of the species, particularly when it's ... > full story -
Feasibility of Using Mycoherbicides to Control Illicit Drug Crops Is Uncertain
November 30, 2011 — The effectiveness of using specific fungi as mycoherbicides to combat illicit drug crops remains questionable due to the lack of quality, in-depth research, says a new ... > full story -
Introns: Shedding Light on the 'Dark Matter' of the Genome
November 29, 2011 — Researchers have shown for the first time that non-coding parts of genes called introns can copy themselves and move around the genome. Nevertheless, these DNA sequences remain ... > full story -
New Findings About Unwanted Fungal Growth on Dry-Cured Meat Products
November 29, 2011 — The growth of yeast and mold fungus often poses a threat to the quality of dry-cured meat and is a problem facing producers all over the world. Fungal growth can lead to bad quality products, ... > full story -
Fungi: Another Tool in Bacteria's Belt? Fungi and Bacteria Help One Another Stay Mobile, Say Researchers
November 28, 2011 — Fungal spores can attach themselves to bacteria and "hitch a ride" to wherever the bacteria can travel, say researchers. This discovery will help scientists fight disease-causing bacteria or promote ... > full story -
Good Preparation Is Key, Even for Plant Cells and Symbiotic Fungi
November 14, 2011 — Laser capture microdissection provides an insight into the symbiotic program of root cells. The most prevalent plant symbiosis is that between root cells and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, called AM ... > full story
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