Fungal genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in fungi. Yeasts and filamentous fungi are extensively used as model organisms for eukaryotic genetic research, including ...

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common, preventable fungal infection mainly affecting the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. These are warm parts of the ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

External USB/Thunderbolt drives are a super-convenient way to quickly back up your important files, as well as store any data that you don’t need on your computer’s internal storage.

Viral infections of the inner ear can cause balance and hearing problems in some people with COVID. When the virus infects the middle ear, it can cause otitis media with effusion. This condition ...

Organic residues from regional agricultural and forestry activities are used as the substrate for the fungal cultures. In various projects, the researchers are using mycelium-based materials to ...

“This paper is the first of many that will use the fungal kingdom to provide environmental sensing and command signals to robots to improve their levels of autonomy,” said Rob ...

Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm—fungal infections go by many names but they all boil down to the same thing. Fungus is attracted to moisture, so areas of our bodies that tend to be a ...

Swimmer's ear is another term for an infection in the ear canal. While water can cause an ear canal infection or swimmer's ear, so can dust and dirt or an accidental scratch on the inside of your ear.