A new study published in Mycology highlights the alarming evolutionary rate of Sporothrix, the fungus that causes ...

It’s part of the same Cordyceps fungal group that inspired the video game and later the HBO series The Last of Us. The caterpillar fungus is believed to be an aphrodisiac and is known as yartsa ...

The fungus eats its way through the helpless moth larvae and then sprouts out of their heads like a spring daisy. But this rare hybrid, the caterpillar fungus, isn't just totally fascinating ...

The compound in question, cordycepin, is produced by a caterpillar fungus and has long been touted for its health benefits, but its precise effects on the body have remained elusive – until now.

Caterpillar fungus has been used in traditional herbal medicine for many centuries but has gained popularity in recent decades. Subsequently, driving up the price which can be as much as about $ ...

A small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from H5N1, the bird flu strain driving the current U.S. outbreak, after eating raw food or drinking unpasteurized milk. Though there are no ...

Find treatments for fungal and bacterial infections in your dog or cat's skin, nose, paws, and other areas. Learn about common skin conditions.