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

MIT chemists have synthesized verticillin A for the first time since its discovery in 1970, overcoming molecular complexity that stymied researchers for decades

Ethanol made from shiitake-treated wood performs well, showing the potential for pairing mushroom farming with renewable fuel production.

Ethanol made from shiitake-treated wood performs well, showing the potential for pairing mushroom farming with renewable fuel production.

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Researchers at Purdue University engineered textiles combining Ganoderma sessile mycelium with cellulose fibres, achieving water contact angles up to 139° and tensile strength increases of 6× in nonwoven materials and 56% in woven cotton The semi-interpenetrating network leverages hydrophobins on aerial mycelium for water resistance whilst maintaining breathability. Life cycle assessment demonstrates 54% lower ecosystem impact,