Fungi have gained significant attention in the field of phytomedicine as potential natural sources of bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites. Fungi that produce visible fruiting bodies are ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explore ‘novel foods’ such as unconventional legume crops, aquatic weeds, edible fungi, and insects as sources of proteins ...

As global populations continue to grow, so does the need for nutritious food and efficient manufacturing processes. Current ...

New study shows fungal mycelium protein grown on plant remnants can be used for fortification of plant-based diets, improving ...

PREJUDICE is stronger than reason, and it is often impossible to persuade men to do what is manifestly for their own interest, if there is any lingering memory or superstition which attaches a bad ...

As an avid gardener and (very) amateur cook, learning how to grow edible mushrooms at home seemed like a no-brainer. Little did I know how little I knew. I ordered fungi guru Paul Stamets’ definitive ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In honor of National Mushroom Month, a state agency is highlighting an edible fungi that grows on Ohio trees and is known for its chicken-like taste when cooked. The mushroom ...

Sarah Hawkins pulls the hem of her long paisley-print dress up to her knees, revealing long scratches along her shins where thorny vines have left their mark. Days prior, Hawkins had known the risk of ...