Mycology News
Using Mushroom Waste to Clean Up Tiny Pollutants
Scientists find that spent mushroom substrate, a byproduct of mushroom farming, can remove up to 90% of certain water pollutants, offering a green solution to water contamination.
Aflatoxins in Cattle Feed and Risk to Milk Safety
Studies reveal that 78% of cattle feed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is contaminated with dangerous molds, risking both animal health and human safety through milk.
Analyzing Mushroom Polysaccharides with New Extraction Methods
Researchers have revolutionized the extraction of beneficial compounds from the reishi mushroom, making it faster and more sustainable, promising enhanced health supplements.
Eating King Oyster Mushrooms Helps Fight Obesity
A study shows that whole edible mushrooms can help prevent weight gain and improve health in mice on high-fat diets, suggesting a whole food approach to obesity.
New Savory Flavor Boosters Discovered in Mushrooms
Scientists have identified potent umami peptides in white button mushrooms, which could lead to new flavor enhancers and healthier food options by reducing salt and MSG use.
3D Bioprinting Edible Gel with Living Oyster Mushroom Cells
Researchers have developed a new way to 3D print eco-friendly materials using mushroom mycelium, promising advances in sustainable construction and manufacturing.
Gemmeiza-12 Wheat Resists a Destructive Fungus
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are identifying Egyptian wheat varieties resistant to a devastating fungus, aiming to protect crops and food security.
Soil Microbes and Their Relationships in Alpine Pine Forests
Researchers reveal how snow cover influences the microbial life supporting Swiss stone pines, key to alpine forest health and resilience against climate change.
Fungal Attack on Fall Armyworms: Effects and Process
Researchers find that the fungus Metarhizium rileyi effectively kills fall armyworm larvae, offering a potential eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides in agriculture.
Chitosan and Mushroom Nanoparticles Improve Liver Health in Mice
Exploring new cancer treatments, scientists find that chitosan and Grifola Frondosa nanoparticles can protect the liver from damage caused by a fast-growing cancer in mice.
Honeybees as a Source of Natural Probiotic Yeasts
Researchers have identified yeast strains from honeybees with potential as probiotics, showing resilience in simulated human gut conditions and promising health benefits.
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits from Reishi Mushroom Compound
Researchers find that a sugar compound from a medicinal mushroom can improve memory and reduce anxiety in rats, offering new hope for Alzheimer's treatment.
Diversity of Yeast Types Found on Apples
Scientists uncover a rich variety of yeast species on apple skins, hinting at new flavors and benefits for food production and hints at complex microbial ecosystems.
Seasonal Changes in Root Fungi in Japanese Cedar Trees
Unraveling the mystery of how fungi that assist plant nutrition vary with seasons, a Tokyo study reveals their movement and stability in different forest soils.
Exploring How Mushrooms Thrive in Composted Plant and Animal Waste
Researchers find that co-composting livestock manure with crop residues can create a high-quality, nutrient-rich fertilizer, with sheep manure showing the best results.
New Treatment Using Mushroom Extract Helps Fight Infection
Medicinal mushroom extracts may offer new hope for treating sepsis, improving survival rates by calming inflammation and boosting the body's ability to clear infections.
Mapping the Spread and Types of Fungal Infection in the US
New research reveals the true spread of histoplasmosis, a serious lung infection from soil fungi, challenging the belief of its confinement to specific US regions.
Discovering a Fungus That Boosts Plant Growth
Scientists at Amity University Noida have found a fungus, Talaromyces albobiverticillius HNB9, that could boost plant growth, offering a greener alternative to chemical fertilizers.
Boosting the Reactivity of a Fungus-Derived Enzyme Duo
Scientists are closer to creating eco-friendly plastics from biomass, with advances in using enzymes to convert key molecules into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, a greener alternative to traditional plastic components.
Exploring How Diet Affects Gut Fungi and Host Metabolism
Discoveries from Kasetsart University reveal how gut fungi impact metabolism and body composition, with different fungal communities influencing how we process nutrients like fiber.
Exploring Tiny Sea Life in the Sparse South Pacific Waters
Discoveries in the South Pacific Gyre reveal a hidden world of photosynthetic and parasitic microorganisms vital for ocean nutrient cycling and marine food webs.
Unveiling the Genetics of a Fungal Threat to Hickory Trees
Advancements in understanding a fungus threatening Chinese hickory trees could lead to better disease management and reduced economic losses for the nut industry.
Organic Farming Boosts Key Fungi in Soil Ecosystems
São Paulo researchers find organic farming boosts beneficial relationships between soil microbes, aiding plant health and may lead to more sustainable agriculture.
Mushroom Waste Efficiently Cleans Pesticides from Water
Researchers have created a sustainable water purification method using oyster mushroom byproducts to remove a harmful herbicide, offering an eco-friendly and affordable solution.
Enhancing Fungus Spores to Fight Citrus Pest
Scientists have enhanced an eco-friendly fungus' ability to kill citrus pests by 40%, using a palm kernel meal mixture, offering a healthier alternative to chemical pesticides.
Mushroom Compounds Activate Immune Cells to Fight Cancer
Scientists at the University of Oslo have found two substances, derived from a medicinal fungus, that transform macrophages—immune cells—into cancer killers. These findings could revolutionize immunotherapy, making treatments more effective.
Mapping Vital Compounds in the Caterpillar Fungus with Advanced Imaging
Scientists used high-tech imaging to create molecular maps of Cordyceps cicadae, a fungus used in Chinese medicine. They discovered 62 compounds, revealing where key molecules like nucleosides and amino acids reside, and insights into the fungus' chemical dynamics for potential medical use.
How falling leaves help spread fungal spores efficiently
Scientists unveil how leaf elasticity aids the spread of plant pathogens, explaining how raindrop impact causes leaves to bend, creating lateral flows that launch spores to new hosts, a key to managing crop diseases.