Fungi are a relatively understudied group yet an essential, charming, and valuable group of organisms with an implausible biotechnological potential for industrial applications. Around 155,000 out of ...

An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems. That is why 50 researchers from around the world, led by Radboudumc, ...

Fungi exist throughout the environment. Some of them are useful, for example as food or as the basis of medication. Others are less desirable, such as mold on food, or spores that cause diseases.

They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to ...