AI-generated art has advanced so much recently, it’s winning first prize in fine arts competitions meant for human artists. Programs like DALL-E and Midjourney make it possible to produce surprisingly ...

Research work on symbiosis -- a mutually beneficial relationship between living organisms -- is pushing back against the newer theory of a 'single-origin' of root nodule symbiosis (RNS) -- that all ...

Some fungi and bacteria live in close association, or symbiosis, with tree roots in forest soil to obtain mutual benefits. The microorganisms help trees access water and nutrients from the atmosphere ...

Nature is filled with fascinating examples of symbiotic relationships, where different species rely on each other to thrive. These partnerships often evolve over millions of years, creating a delicate ...

In a forest, the roots of trees and other plants are intricately intertwined underground with mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria, interacting to connect the entire ecosystem. This is why the forest is ...

Not all things that attack plants are bad for them. Our soils are filled with germs, viruses and bugs of all sorts. One of the most important soil organisms is a type of fungi called mycorrhizae ...

WALNUT CREEK, CA--The DNA sequence of Laccaria bicolor, a fungus that forms a beneficial symbiosis with trees and inhabits one of the most ecologically and commercially important microbial niches in ...

"It's definitely a Neungi mushroom!" Autumn is a festive season for wild mushrooms. For a mushroom enthusiast like me, it's a precious time to encounter a diverse range of fungi. Ahead of the Chuseok ...