Some fungi are not so friendly—in fact, some might be your worst enemy, if you're a nematode! Learn all about these creepy ...

The use of nematophagous fungi in the biological control of nematodes offers a sustainable alternative to chemical interventions in both agricultural and veterinary settings. These fungi, which ...

Some of the scariest monsters are microscopic. The carnivorous fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora doesn’t seem like much while it’s eating away at rotting wood. But when it senses a live worm, it will ...

Arthrobotrys oligospora sets traps for nematodes as part of a ‘constant evolutionary arms race.’ By Laura Baisas Published Nov 21, 2023 2:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Part of the intestine of Caenorhabditis elegans under the microscope, enriched with malpinins. To take the picture, Constanze Schultz of Leibniz-IPHT used Fluorescence-Lifetime Imaging Microscopy ...

Bridget Hatfield (Technical Services Manager, Kemin Crop Technologies): “Nematodes are incredibly diverse and often very ...

Behold, the Arthrobotrys oligospora. It’s a seemingly innocuous fungus that has long fascinated biologists for one of its cute characteristics: doubling as a bloodthirsty, systematic killer of ...

A new analysis sheds light on the molecular processes involved when a carnivorous species of fungus known as Arthrobotrys oligospora senses, traps and consumes a worm. A new analysis sheds light on ...

New research shows that parasitic nematodes, responsible for infecting more than a billion people globally, carry viruses that may solve the puzzle of why some cause serious diseases. A study led by ...