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HBO’s "The Last of Us" Mixes Mushroom Fact with Fiction
We part the fungal fact from fiction in HBOs "The Last of Us" and predict which fungal invader(s) might actually lead to a global apocalypse.
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What do Mushrooms & Death Have in Common? A Lot Actually
In this article we illuminate a number of relationships between mushrooms and mortality and introduce a novel fungi-inspired burial technology.
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What does Amanita muscaria have to do with Christmas?
How can this famous psychedelic fungus have anything to do with Christmas, Santa Claus, and other yuletide traditions? Let's explore.
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Introduction to Fungal Biology
In this blog post, we explore a variety of mushroom biology topics including the fungal lifecycle, primary mushroom characteristics, the structure and function of hyphae, the role of mushrooms in ecosystems, and how mushrooms differ from plants and animals.
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Can Fungi Be a Sustainable Meat Replacement?
Plant-based meat is not a new idea but what about mycoprotein, that is, protein derived from mushroom mycelium? Let's explore the blossoming world of mushrooms as a meat replacement.
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How to Forage, Preserve, and Use Chaga Mushrooms
Chaga, often referred to as the “king” of medicinal mushrooms, is an esteemed wild mushroom traditionally used for inflammation and immune system support. In this blog post, you will learn how to identify and sustainably forage chaga as well as preserve it to make your own tincture and hot tea.
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How Fungi Can Support Life in Space
What are some of the ways humans might apply the functionality of fungi to the final frontier? Explore with us.
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Psilocybin Mushrooms and America's Great Psychedelic Awakening
The psychedelic renaissance in the US has been gradually progressing for over a decade now and it’s no surprise that...
Mushroom Extracts: The Mycelium vs. Fruiting Body Dispute
A debate is brewing around medicinal mushroom supplements. Mycelium and fruit body extracts are all the rage, but are they equally medicinal?
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