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China Approves First Mycoprotein Ingredient in Major Food Security Move
China's National Health Commission has granted the country's first regulatory approval for mycoprotein, establishing detailed national specifications that provide clarity for future applications
Dec 15, 2025


Scientists Investigate Mushroom That Causes Visions of Tiny People Across Three Continents
A mushroom sold in Asian markets causes remarkably consistent hallucinations of miniature people in 96% of affected individuals, a phenomenon documented independently across China, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines
Dec 15, 2025


MIT Synthesizes 50-Year-Old Fungal Compound That Could Treat Pediatric Brain Cancer
MIT chemists have synthesized verticillin A for the first time since its discovery in 1970, overcoming molecular complexity that stymied researchers for decades
Dec 15, 2025


Psilocybin Depression Treatment Shows Shared Brain Mechanisms with Standard Antidepressants
Psilocybin Depression Treatment Shows Shared Brain Mechanisms with Standard Antidepressants
Dec 9, 2025


Fungal Vaccines Remain Out of Reach as Drug-Resistant Infections Spread Across Europe
Reported Candidozyma auris cases in Europe rose to 1,346 in 2023 across 18 countries, with several reporting regional or national spread. The fungus is highly transmissible, difficult to control, and often resistant to antifungal drugs, posing a significant challenge for hospitals. Europe’s limited surveillance and laboratory capacity leave the true scale of infections uncertain.
Dec 1, 2025
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