Negev Petroglyphs of Animals. Credit: Laura Rabbachin, INTK, Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna The Negev Desert in southern Israel is known for its unique rock art. Since at least the third millennium BCE, hunters, herders, and traders roaming the Negev have left thousands of engravings (petroglyphs) on the rocks. These figures are usually carved into … Read more
As NASA prepares for long-duration missions to the moon and Mars for the benefit of all, a habitat growing concept selected by the agency on Wednesday could help “grow” homes using fungi for future explorers. A team of researchers from NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley will receive new funding under NASA’s Innovative … Read more
Higher ambient temperatures can cause mutations in fungi that lead to increased infectivity, more aggressive growth, or resistance to multiple antifungal drugs. Microbiologist examines mold and fungal cultures in petri dishes. Getty Public health officials have long been concerned that rising global temperatures could make mold more harmful to humans. Sure, some people get ringworm … Read more
Credit: Cell host and microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.05.008 A team of UC Davis Health researchers has discovered that a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug, mesalamine, can replace the work of good bacteria in fighting the nasty fungus Candida albicans in the intestines. C. albicans, or candida, is known to cause fungal infections. In some cases it … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Thismia malayana A flowering plant A1 floral tube, inner surface A2 ring and stamen filaments, viewed from inside B inflorescence with anthetic flower and several young fruits B1 style and stigma B2 ring, top view C flower, side view D, … Read more