The 'paradox of sex' refers to the puzzle of why the sexual mode of reproduction is more common among living beings than the asexual mode. Sexual reproduction requires at least two mates, exposes ...
In a recent study, Tokyo University researchers have revealed new findings about the Rice Blast Fungus. The research has uncovered that mutations in Pro1 (a mating-related protein). This protein helps ...
Fungal colonies cultured from samples collected in various marine environments in and around Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Credit: Lorna M.Y. Mitchison-Field Fungal colonies cultured from samples ...
Some of the cicadas temporarily overtaking parts of the eastern and southern U.S. are turning into sex-crazed “zombies,” thanks to a fungus that tears off their genitals but drives them to keep mating ...