A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study has found.

When a doctor found mould growing in Ellie's ear years ago, he laughed and tossed an antifungal cream her way. It was a mistake. "He had no idea how to treat it," Ellie told Mamamia. "He didn't know ...

A bat sampled by biologists at Fort Huachuca near Sierra Vista in 2024 tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome disease in bats.