Toenail fungus is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms. In my experience, the problem is normally a sign that yeast is active elsewhere in the body, particularly the gut. Another symptom of ...

Biodegradable battery invented by scientists in Switzerland Fungi, which is the building block of mushrooms, is the core ...

A battery that needs feeding instead of charging? This is exactly what Empa researchers have achieved with their 3D-printed, ...

"For the first time, we have combined two types of fungi to create a functioning fuel cell," says Empa researcher Carolina Reyes. On the negative (or anode) side of the ‘battery’ is a yeast ...

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot ... Severe infections may require additional oral medications. To diagnose a yeast infection, a doctor may ask about a person’s medical history ...

The team developed a cell that features a yeast fungus-based anode whose metabolism releases electrons, and a cathode colonized by a white rot fungus. The latter produces an enzyme that enables ...

The metabolisms of the two species of fungi complement each other: On the anode side there is a yeast fungus whose metabolism releases electrons. The cathode is colonized by a white rot fungus ...

Patients with a candida infection need to eat as many anti-fungal foods as possible. These healthy foods kill the yeast by starving them of sugar and breaking down candida's cellular walls. One of the ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Fungal acne has an entirely different cause than most other types. This means that the ...