Scientists think they've discovered the reason behind the reputed "curse" - and it could be a gamechanger in the fight ...

He was a minor king, yet Tutankhamun’s tomb might have been the most richly stocked of all in ancient Egypt. Now research is ...

Aspergillus flavus is a common mould found in soil, decaying vegetation and stored grains. It is infamous for its ability to ...

A mold speculated to have been behind the deaths of a few who dared breach the tomb of Tutankhamun may be hiding a hopeful ...

Researchers have discovered that Aspergillus flavus, a toxic fungus previously associated with the "curse of the pharaohs," ...

In the third in his special series of articles exploring the enduring legacy of Tutankhamun, Zahi Hawass searches for the boy king’s relatives among mummies thought to belong to the royal family ...

The tomb is believed to have belonged to King Thutmose II, who ruled Egypt in the early 15th century BC. It is the first major discovery since the tomb of King Tutankhamun was found in 1922 ...

In a remarkable twist of science, scientists have transformed a fungus – once feared for its deadly spores – into a potent ...

A deadly fungus linked to the deaths of several well-known archaeologists who opened Tutankhamun's tomb 102 years ago could ...

Scientists discovered a cancer-fighting compound in mold from ancient tombs, revealing a powerful new drug against leukemia.

A fatal fungus once thought to be a curse could potentially help fight disease. Scientists discovered molecules in a fungus linked to Tutankhamun's tomb that stop the proliferation of cancer cells and ...

A fungus that is thought to have claimed the lives of several excavators working on King Tutankhamun's burial site has had a ...