Fungi exhibit a fascinating array of sexual reproductive strategies that play a vital role in their adaptation and evolution. Central to these processes is the mating‐type (MAT) locus, which governs ...

Challenging the long-standing assumption that a cell’s nucleus contains a complete set of chromosomes, recent research ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Fungi are fascinating lifeforms that defy conventional notions of ...

The tall fescue endophyte, Acremonium coenophialum, is inhibitory to mycorrhizal fungi. This study was conducted to determine if Acremonium inhibits infection and the extent of colonization of roots ...

Fungi-eating orchids were found for the first time to offer their flowers to fungi-eating fruit flies in exchange for pollination, which is the first evidence for nursery pollination in orchids. This ...

The ‘paradox of sex’ refers to the puzzle of why the sexual mode of reproduction is more common among living beings than the asexual mode. Sexual reproduction requires at least two mates, exposes ...