The fungus eats its way through the helpless moth larvae and then sprouts out of their heads like a spring daisy. But this rare hybrid, the caterpillar fungus, isn't just totally fascinating ...

Caterpillar fungus has been used in traditional herbal medicine for many centuries but has gained popularity in recent decades. Subsequently, driving up the price which can be as much as about $ ...

This parasitic fungus is celebrated for its supposed medicinal properties and is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine. It is known as Ophiocordyceps sinensis, caterpillar fungus ...

They studied the cordycepin, a chemical produced by this parasitic fungus, and found that it interacts with the genes to interrupt cell growth signals. This caterpillar fungi has been consumed as ...

In traditional Chinese medicine, this parasitic fungus is prized for its purported medicinal effects. Known as Ophiocordyceps sinensis – colloquially, caterpillar fungus or “Himalayan gold ...

In traditional Chinese medicine, this parasitic fungus is prized for its purported medicinal effects. Known as Ophiocordyceps sinensis – colloquially, caterpillar fungus or “Himalayan gold” – it can ...

In the high Himalaya, what looks like a small, yellowish-brown tuber is worth its weight in gold. The film follows the poor ...

And there, in his palm, is what looks like a bright yellow caterpillar. Dead. Attached to its head, unicorn style, is the slender brown fungus. From his pocket Silang removes a red plastic bag ...