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What is Fusarium Graminearum? The Toxic Fungus a Chinese Couple was Caught Smuggling into Michigan Lab in Agroterrorism Attempt

Two Chinese nationals were intercepted as they tried to smuggle a dangerous agricultural pathogen into the United States. According to…

By Swedan Margen

U.S. charges Chinese couple with smuggling fungus that could be 'potential agroterrorism weapon'

Two Chinese nationals were charged Tuesday with conspiracy to smuggle into the United States a fungus with potential use as a terror…

By Swedan Margen

Parasitic "caterpillar fungus" extract shows promise as cancer treatment

Researchers have discovered how a compound found in a caterpillar fungus may be able to disrupt the out-of-control cell growth that drives…

By Kevin Harson