The Genome of the Tiger Milk Mushroom, Lignosus rhinocerotis, Provides Insights into the Genetic Basis of its Medicinal Properties

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the Tiger Milk mushroom, an important medicinal mushroom used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. This research helps explain how this mushroom produces compounds that may benefit human health. The study revealed genes responsible for making various bioactive molecules including immune-boosting proteins and anti-cancer compounds. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides scientific basis for traditional medicinal uses of Tiger Milk mushroom – Could lead to development of new medicines and supplements from the mushroom – Helps validate traditional knowledge about medicinal mushrooms – May enable more efficient cultivation and production of beneficial compounds – Could inspire discovery of similar beneficial compounds in other mushrooms