Reality tends toward entropy, and nature craves balance. The methods behind these maddening processes aren’t pretty, either. Survival of the fittest means that even strong species are at risk of ...

Certain parasitic fungi, including species of cordyceps, infect insects and alter their behavior before killing them. After entering the host’s body, the fungus gradually spreads through internal ...

Ascomycetes represent one of the most diverse and ecologically significant groups of fungi, with sexual reproduction serving as a key driver for genetic diversity and adaptation. The formation of ...