There are new signs that a dangerous fungus is once again on the move. Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause ...

Prototaxites, an extinct organism from the Devonian period, has been thought to be a fungus since its first fossil was ...

The study demonstrates that this RNAi approach shuts down vital fungal genes, thereby inhibiting pathogen growth - a ...

Newsweek has created a map showing where in the U.S. cases of Candida auris have been reported. Candida auris (C. auris) is a ...

Those yellowish and thickened toenails could mean you have an infection with a toenail fungus. Here are the types, symptoms, ...

A deadly fungal epidemic in Brazil is evolving fast: pollution, cats, and genetics may be fueling its unstoppable spread.

New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems.

Nail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a common ailment affecting millions worldwide. It can result in unsightly nails that are discolored, brittle, and often accompanied by discomfort.

Fungal nail infections are most often caused by dermatophytes – the fungi that feed on keratin ... treatment that uses high-energy light to heat the nail and kill the fungus, while leaving surrounding ...

These gene expansions may enhance the fungus's ability to thrive in the ... "This research highlights the intricate evolutionary dynamics of dermatophytes and their ability to adapt to new hosts ...

Added pressure on the toe or toenail can also cause corns, calluses, thickened toenails and even ulcers that may lead to amputation,' they wrote for The Conversation. Corns and calluses ...

Toenail fungus, often a source of embarrassment when looking for treatments at the pharmacy, may have met its match with a surprising aid from your medicine cabinet. Taking to Doctor Mike's ...