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New Ethnomycology Guidelines: Framework Dedicated to Human-Fungal Knowledge Systems
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. The Fungi Foundation has released updated ethical guidelines specifically designed for ethnomycological research, marking the first framework dedicated exclusively to human-fungal knowledge systems The 2025 version emphasises that scientists must serve communities, incorporating more Latin American voices and highlighting cross-sector collaboration between academia, civil society, and Indigenous groups Successfully applied with
Oct 27, 2025


Patent Review Reveals 133 Medicinal Mushroom Applications Targeting Cancer, Infections, and Neurodegenerative Disease
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Analysis of 133 patent filings between 2019-2024 shows mushroom-derived compounds targeting 14 therapeutic areas, with anticancer applications representing the largest cluster at 24 patents Ganoderma and Phellinus genera feature most prominently across filings, with Korea (43 patents), China (39), and the USA (27) leading global patenting activity Global medicinal mushroom market projected to reach $59.41 billion by 2031 at 8.2%
Oct 18, 2025


African Mushrooms: An Untapped Resource for Nutrition and Healthcare
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Over 480 mushroom species across 126 genera have been identified in Africa, yet...
Oct 2, 2025


KÄÄPÄ Biotech Calls for a Scientific Reset in the Functional Mushroom Industry
White Paper, Beyond Beta-Glucans, builds on years of scientific development to propose a compelling, evidence-based rethink. It’s time the industry moves beyond beta-glucan content as the default quality metric.
Sep 25, 2025


Mycelium Networks: Fungi and the Collective Power Behind Agriculture’s Biotech Revolution
The agricultural biotechnology sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. The global agricultural biotechnology market size was valued...
Sep 18, 2025
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