A toxic fungus killed ten scientists working on a tomb in Poland, and it’s believed the same spore killed those who excavated ...

Vegetative compatibility groups within populations of Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus, and A. tamarii from soil and peanut seeds in a peanut field were examined for differences in morphology ...

The findings were published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology. Aspergillus flavus is found in decaying leaves and compost, as well as on trees, plants and some crops, according to Mayo Clinic.

A deadly fungus dating back to ancient tombs could help treat blood cancer, researchers have revealed. Aspergillus flavus is a fungus that grows on dead plant tissue in soil, spreading to cereal ...

Treatment from beyond the grave The "pharaoh's curse" fungus, Aspergillus flavus, can be used to fight leukemia, according to a study published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology.

A sample of Aspergillus flavus cultured in the Gao Lab. CREDIT: Bella Ciervo. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.

The scientists mapped the effects of rising temperatures on global distribution of three infection-causing fungi under different climate scenarios through 2100: Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ...