HBO's post-apocalyptic series, "The Last of Us," imagines a world where the parasitic Cordyceps fungus, which typically infects ants and insects, has evolved in such a way that it can control the ...

They must therefore obtain energy from other sources. In order to do this, fungi can be saprobic, parasitic or mutualistic. Saprobic fungi are decomposers. They break down dead organic matter in order ...

Cordyceps, a genus of parasitic fungi, has seen significant growth, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Among these, Ophiocordyceps sinensis stands out for its extensive pharmacological ...

Related Mesmerizing photo shows weird, scowling parasitic plant that looks like a owl The ghost fungus is a rare gilled mushroom native to Australia and Tasmania. They have thin structures called ...

Scientists have accidentally discovered a previously unknown species of parasitic wasp that grows inside the bodies of living flies before bursting out of their stomachs like a xenomorph from the ...

A collage of four images shared in August 2024 shows a woman's body infested with internal parasites as a result of her consuming raw pork for 10 years. Rating: What's True: The images featured in ...

Ivermectin is a medication that treats some parasitic diseases. There are two types: one that doctors prescribe for certain health conditions in people and another that veterinarians prescribe ...

Hijacking the Command Center of the Cell: Nuclear Parasites in Deep-Sea Mussels Sep. 6, 2024 — Researchers now reveal how a bacterial parasite infects and reproduces in the nuclei of deep-sea ...

Parasites are organisms that survive by living on or inside a host body and feeding off its nutrients. They have the ability to inflict various health issues like digestive problems, fatigue, and ...