Researchers at Delft University of Technology have 3D printed living structures from Ganoderma lucidum mycelium that continue to grow and self-assemble functional particles after printing. The fungus captures nano- and micro-particles from its liquid growth medium, with carbon black particles boosting electrical signal amplitude by roughly nine times compared to non-functionalized samples. The approach could open a new class of living materials capable of sensing, environment

Austrian food tech Revo Foods and US startup Atlantic Fish Co are combining mycoprotein with cultivated fish cells to create whole-cut seafood fillets

Yeasir Mohammad Akib's team at Texas A&M pioneered binder jetting 3D printing with biomass-fungi composites, enabling fungal growth in printed structures to combat plastic waste. Using Trametes versicolor and hemp hurd, this method offers higher resolution and speed over extrusion. Biodegradable in 8 weeks, it promises sustainable packaging and construction applications, with optimization ongoing.

The search for realistic meat alternatives continues to push the boundaries of food science, and mycoprotein (MYC) has emerged as a...