One fungus, two species, millions of dead bats: A study published in the journal Nature has analyzed 5,000 samples of a fungus that is responsible for the largest recorded pathogen-caused mortality in ...

An international research team led by Cologne-based plant scientist Professor Dr. Bart Thomma from the Institute for Plant ...

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a life-threatening fungal infection that occurs when conidia (spores) from the Aspergillus fungus are inhaled and establish an infection in the lungs, particularly ...

Plant‐pathogenic fungi rely on finely tuned cellular processes to invade host tissues and sustain infection. This study uncovers a previously unknown mechanism that links mitochondrial quality control ...

For anyone who relies on coffee to start their day, coffee wilt disease may be the most important disease you’ve never heard of. This fungal disease has repeatedly reshaped the global coffee supply ...

Experts warn of a "silent surge" in drug-resistant fungi. A new 5-step action plan urges a One Health approach to curb ...

A team of plant researchers at the University of Cologne decodes a key infection strategy of fungal pathogens / Significant findings for disease control, plant protection and food security as well as ...