Parasites

Scientists have identified a new fungus species that preys on zombie fungi in the tropical forests of Borneo. The discovery was made by researchers at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

3. Juni 2026 Von KI berichtet

A new study shows that deer keds, blood-feeding flies, scale back their visual capabilities after landing on a host and shedding their wings permanently. Researchers found that the insects reduce activity in key vision-related genes by about half. The change allows them to redirect energy toward feeding and reproduction.