The white stuff that engulfs these flies is a fungus called Entomophthora muscae — Entomophthora translates to “ destroyer of insects .” It’s an obligate pathogen, entirely dependent on its host, that ...

A genomic test developed at UC San Francisco to rapidly detect almost any kind of pathogen – virus, bacteria, fungus or ...

In raking leaves from shrubs around the house I’ve noticed asps on a couple of hollies. What is the best way to eliminate ...

After the first case in June, four more cases have been reported.  After the first case in June, four more cases have been ...

Robbie Williams is arguing with his neighbours again, and it seems it keeps on happening with celebrities...and the rest of ...

The fungal infection spreads through sexual contact a and causes itchy, scaly lesions to appear on the trunk, groin, genitals ...

It was “a scary time,” recalls Australian veterinary scientist Lee Berger, who in the 1990s was one of the first to identify the culprit: a water-borne chytrid fungus known as Batrachochytrium ...

Ten years ago, a mysterious new disease was found sweeping through Hawaii’s native ‘ohi‘a forests, killing off the foundation ...

If you've noticed mildew in your garden, you may be wondering if there are alternative remedies you can try, such as milk.

Although it responds to standard ringworm treatment, this sexually-transmitted form can take several weeks to clear up. The new variation of tinea genitalis/pubogenitalis (TMVII) has previously ...

A rare and highly contagious fungus called 'jock itch' has emerged in New York, causing rashes around the genital area. The ...

Unfortunately, there are several types of lawn diseases, so there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to clear them up or to prevent them ... The reason this fungus pops up in the spring is because of ...