Lichens are neither plant nor animal and they are not moss. They are symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria. Sometimes yeast is also present, Glacier Institute Outdoor ...

Lichens are fascinating organisms that play a crucial role in forest ecosystems. They are symbiotic associations between fungi and photosynthetic partners, usually algae or cyanobacteria.

Scientists just discovered the secret to the Great Wall of China's legendary strength that's kept it incredibly intact for ...

A dark, lumpy crust of cryptobiotic soil blankets the ground as far as you can see, forming a living groundcover of cyanobacteria, algae, and lichens. Grand Gulch is a Wilderness Study Area, so watch ...

The Kenyan flag flies aboard a vessel used to sample different sites across Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf for different types of cyanobacteria. An international research team including scientists ...

This is particularly true if nature has taken its course, leaving patios, fences, sheds and windows covered in algae, lichen and mould during the colder, darker months. The Spear and Jackson ...

A new online guide has launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably. It is estimated that ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

If corn was ever jealous of soybean's relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, advancements in gene editing could one day even the playing field. A recent study shows that gene-edited bacteria ...