3 days ago · Fungus, any of about 144,000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, including yeasts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. Fungi are some of the most widely distributed organisms …

A fungus (pl.: fungi [e] or funguses [6]) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.

Fungal diseases and antifungal resistance are both increasing worldwide. Misdiagnosis is common. Find a list of fungal diseases and navigate to their sites for more information. Estimated deaths, …

6 days ago · Researchers discovered a possible weakness in the deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.

Jan 1, 2026 · A deadly fungus is spreading across the U.S., with researchers reporting that it carries a high level of resistance to convential treatments. Candida auris, a species of fungus first identified in ...

May 8, 2024 · Fungi (singular: fungus) are one of the kingdoms of life in biology, along with animals, plants, protists, bacteria, and archaebacteria. Examples of fungi include yeast, mushrooms, …

Fungi, once considered plant-like organisms, are more closely related to animals than plants. Fungi are not capable of photosynthesis: they are heterotrophic because they use complex organic compounds …

A fungus (plural: fungi) is a type of eukaryotic organism belonging to the kingdom Fungi, alongside plants, animals, protozoa, and monera. Fungi are incredibly diverse, with commonly encountered...

Fungi also cause a number of plant and animal diseases: in humans, ringworm, athlete's foot, and several more serious diseases are caused by fungi. Because fungi are more chemically and …

6 days ago · Drug-resistant Candida auris can withstand most disinfectants and can remain within a person's body for weeks, experts say.