Although a bracket fungus proved to be the least palatable, it is not poisonous. This conclusion could make scientists ...

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well ...

Lost Cousins Of Animals? Turns out, mushrooms might just be the undercover introverts of the animal kingdom — quietly hanging ...

In BESC 204 Molds and Mushrooms, the largest elective in bioenvironmental sciences, fungi aren’t food or footnotes — they’re the main event.

Moore, a space nutritionist, partnered with NASA and SpaceX to send the first mushrooms into orbit.

Mushrooms are such a staple ingredient that it seems rude to refer to them as fungi. Yet that is, of course, what they are. Mushrooms add earthy umami flavor and tender, meaty texture to any dish.

No porcini mushrooms, chanterelles or other fungi savored at the dinner table are among the most threatened species. Dahlberg said most were very specific varieties and not dominant in any one ...

Economically, fungi also support a growing economy centered around mycotourism—with a growing number of travelers visiting Canada and Spain each year to forage for wild mushrooms. All the ...