Africa is suffering from a silent, but costly, epidemic of fungal infections.
In reality, fungal infections cause thousands of deaths each year – making the need for vaccines urgent.
Fungal infections are quickly becoming a global concern.
Cordyceps fungi that turn insects into “zombies” produce a compound that might be useful for treating cancer.
Infected ants help the fungus to spread its spores and reproduce.
New study shows parasitic Escovopsis fungus attacks the bacteria leafcutter ants use to protect themselves.