Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

A newly discovered species of fungus takes control of cave-dwelling spiders in Ireland and Northern Ireland, similar to the ...

A new species of parasitic fungus has been discovered turning orb-weaving spiders into zombies in the British Isles.

Researchers have highlighted a new type of mind-altering parasite that takes over spiders and changes how they act.

In nature, there is a parasitic fungus that parasitizes ants, changing their behavior and forcing them to die in places that are convenient for spreading spores, and this was the theme of the ...

Gardeners warned of devastating honey fungus threatening trees and shrubs, urging swift removal and proper soil management.

The Ophiocordyceps sinensis – colloquially called caterpillar fungus or “Himalayan gold” – it can fetch astronomical prices ...

In this week’s Science for All newsletter, Priyali Prakash writes about a newly discovered type of fungus that turns spiders ...

While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate ...

“It’s something really interesting that’s not super common in the parasitic world.” The finding opens up new research opportunities to better understand animal-controlling fungus and ...

A newly discovered fungus that waas found infecting spiders in a cave in Northern Ireland has been named in honour of Sir David Attenboroug. The parasitic fungus was found during filming of the ...