by Autumn Coleman We all know that viruses infect people. We’ve seen them infect pets, other animals, and maybe even […]
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Did a Fungus Cause the Salem Witch Trials?
by Mariah Jones October is known for fun treats and silly tricks. It’s a time to indulge in your favorite […]
Continue readingZombie Ants: How a Fungus Controls the Minds and Bodies of Ants
By Nicole Gadda If you’re anything like me, you’re impatiently waiting for the next season of the hit HBO show […]
Continue readingVirulence
(noun. /VEER-you-lense/) by Nicole Gadda What does it mean? Virulence is the severity of the damage a microorganism (like bacteria, […]
Continue readingAspergillus: the Not-So-Fun Fungi
By Jenna Beam The microbiome is a complex network of microbes living in and on your body. This group of […]
Continue readingLet’s Get This Bread
By Jenna Beam If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have noticed that a lot of people are […]
Continue readingThe Bionic Mushroom
By Rachel Cherney A fungus among us can now produce electricity with the help of cyanobacteria – a certain species […]
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