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This microscopic fungus survived NASA's sterilization protocols—and is hardy enough to potentially contaminate Mars
As scientists search for life beyond Earth, spacecraft need to avoid accidentally bringing organisms from our home planet to ...
Fungi are different from other organisms. They are made of eukaryotic cells, which are also found in plants and animals, but they are not easily grouped in with either of those things, and they are ...
Fungi are everywhere, and in many cases, a fungal infection can be eliminated by a person's immune system. But fungal infections can also send long hyphae into the body that are extremely difficult to ...
Pesky pests can wreak havoc on plants by chewing leaves, boring into stems, and sucking sap from trees. Beyond the direct ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This microscopic, parasitic fungus evolved to hijack ants’ ...
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