Nearly all life relies in some way on fungi. Neither plant nor animal, fungi can be microscopic, yet also account for the largest organisms ever recorded. Show more

Some fungi have evolved over millenia to influence the behaviour of their chosen host. The aim of these modifications is always to spread their spores in the most effective way. Show more

Lichens are one of the only species of fungi that can withstand the very harshest environments known to man. They may be able to shed light on the limitations of human life. Show more

Scientists are beginning to understand the role that fungi has in cleaning-up and repairing damage to the environment caused by man-made pollutants. Show more

Yeast has been used by humankind for centuries in fermenting, baking and brewing, but has been on earth in different forms for millennia, and its uses continue to be disovered. Show more