Ergot is a fungal pathogen that infects cereal crops during the flowering period. It causes hard, dark ergots to develop in ...

In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

Data show certain farming practices can have serious unintended health consequences. When produced in harmony with nature, ...

Just hearing the word "ticks" puts some people on edge because they consider the diseases the parasite sometimes gives to its ...

Pathogens articles from across Nature Portfolio Pathogens are infectious agents, such as a bacterium, virus, fungus or parasite, that cause disease when they colonize a host organism.

As summer fully sets in it is a good time to assess how our gardens are growing. Consider what is growing well, and what is ...

Ostlie will guide visitors through the center’s orchard. This orchard has the largest collection of fruit tree species in the ...

Nerves look blue in the reconstructed view of a genetically engineered mouse (left) whose neurons produce a fluorescent ...

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Ness Ziona have used the platform ...

Woolover's animal covers help newborn lambs and calves maintain core warmth, reduce fatalities, and boost lifetime ...

Connecticut’s forests were largely replanted 150 to 250 years ago. “A large majority of it is what we would refer to ...

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Roscommon, Charlevoix, Allegan, Iosco, Macomb and Grand Traverse ...