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Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon, long-term skin condition where small patches of skin become thin and colorless. The condition can affect any part of the body but most often occurs in the skin around ...
Lichens were already widespread more than 410 million years ago, according to a new international study that identifies a fossil from Brazil as one of the oldest lichen in Earth's history. The team ...
After the distraction of fall leaves has passed, don’t assume that your garden is dormant. It’s time to appreciate the beauty of lichen. By Margaret Roach What are lichens? They are neither plant nor ...
James Lendemer and doctoral student Jordan Hoffman search for rare lichen, some of the least studied organisms on earth. Harrison Tasoff We arrive at Cupsogue Beach, near the eastern tip of Long ...
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When researchers learned a new species of lichen unique to Florida had actually been misidentified more than a century ago, they had one burning question: Is it still in the wild? C. timucua was last ...
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An upside to all this rain? The lichens are loving it. Grey curls of lichen have appeared on the craggy branches of an old Brugmansia in my garden and lacy patches of eau de nil are starting to ...
Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory skin condition. It doesn’t interfere with your fertility or pregnancy. However, symptoms may fluctuate during pregnancy, especially if it affects your vulvar skin.