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This Fungus Tricks Silkworms Into Binge-Eating for its Own Gain

Cordyceps militaris uses an insect-like protein to manipulate its silkworm host into feeling like it’s starving, plumping it up to benefit fungal reproduction.

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A Fungus, Not Its Insect Host, Paints the World Red

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The Silent Pandemic of Antifungal Resistance

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Elephant Deaths Trigger a Kodo-Millet Fungus Investigation in India

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Mold Burger: Coming Right Up

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Chytrid Fungus Deploys Varying Strategies to Infect Amphibians

Tess Joosse | | 2 min read

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Fungal Pathogens Flourish in the Pandemic’s Shadow

Christie Wilcox, PhD | | 3 min read

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Fungal DNA, Cells Found in Human Tumors

Catherine Offord | | 2 min read

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Fungal Cold Adaptation Linked to Protein Structure Changes: Study

Patience Asanga | | 4 min read

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The Double Life of a Fungus: Defends Beetle, Attacks Plant

Andy Carstens | | 4 min read

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Science Snapshot: Taming the Fungus Amongus

Lisa Winter | | 1 min read

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This Fungus Has More Than 17,000 Sexes

James M. Gaines | | 3 min read

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

Lurking in the vast expanse of the ocean and buried deep in the Siberian permafrost, there are giants—not blue whales and mammoths, but giant viruses.

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New “Kill Test” Could Help Screen Better Antibiotics

A new single cell-based screening tool evaluates how well antibiotics kill bacteria and may help researchers determine which drugs perform best in patients.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

In this webinar, Andre Mueller will discuss how scientists characterize therapeutic proteins in different formulations and spot the effects of excipients on protein stability.

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