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A chemical produced by Cordyceps, a mushroom that grows parasitically on caterpillars, has shown potential as a cancer treatment. A research team led by Professor Cornelia de Moor from the School of ...

When most people think of mushrooms, they picture the typical cap mushrooms found in most supermarkets. These mushrooms are often used as a meat substitute or as a side dish, adding a layer of ...

Bella Ramsey’s character, Ellie, is discovered to be immune to the infection (Picture: HBO) The Last of Us TV show, based on the video game franchise of the same name, has gripped viewers across the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

I have never really been interested in ghosts, mummies or zombies, not even at Halloween. But as October 31 approaches each year, I am reminded of a biological tale involving all three. It's the ...

If you're even a casual science fan you've likely heard of the cordyceps fungi group before. The genus includes hundreds of known species, but the ones that get the most attention are those that ...