Fungus

Strobilomyces strobilaceus, also known as old man of the woods, are a species of edible mushroom found in Missouri forests.

How Missouri mushroom hunters can help scientists document fungi DNA

Danny Wicentowski

The fungus among us is largely undiscovered. DNA samples could change that.

An image of a slide showing changes seen in a heart valve due to zygomycosis.

CDC: Fungus cluster after Joplin tornado a first

The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a dangerous fungus found in 13 people injured in the Joplin tornado was the first known…

Health, Science & Environment

CDC officials are in Joplin investigating fungal infections

Robert Joiner

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 20, 2011 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that it had found 15…

The St. Louis Fire Department battled a five-alarm fire at the Chemisphere Corp., a solvent distributor early Monday morning. Three firefighters sustained minor injuries. The cause of the industrial fire is under investigation.

Morning headlines: Monday, June 20, 2011

St. Louis Industrial Fire Forces Evacuations Near HamptonUpdated 4:35 p.m. - All three firefighters were released from the hospital around noon.A…

Health, Science & Environment

Rare fungal infection suspected among more Joplin residents

Robert Joiner

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 14, 2011 - State health officials say they have received reports of 10 suspected cases of a…