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Multianalytical Investigation of Psilocybe cubensis Mushrooms: Physicochemical Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Psilocybin and Psilocin Compounds

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Scientists extracted and analyzed psilocybin and psilocin from Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms to develop a medication for treating mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Using various analytical techniques, they confirmed the extract contained about 3.26% psilocybin and was safe, pure, and stable. The research shows that creating a psilocybin-based medicine from these mushrooms is feasible and could offer a new treatment option for people struggling with mental health issues.

Evidence-Based Nutraceuticals Derived from Antrodia cinnamomea

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Antrodia cinnamomea, a mushroom from Taiwan traditionally used for health, contains many beneficial compounds that fight inflammation, tumors, and oxidative stress. Research shows it can help with cancer, liver disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The mushroom can be grown in laboratories and its active compounds extracted using various modern techniques, making it promising for health supplements and medicines.

Fruit and Vegetable Production

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This editorial reviews research on improving how fruits and vegetables are grown, harvested, and stored. Scientists studied various methods like using special water treatments, different soil mixtures, and natural soil microbes to help plants grow better and produce more nutritious food. New technologies like special cameras can now check fruit quality without damaging them. The research shows that by working together, farmers and scientists can grow healthier, more nutritious fruits and vegetables while reducing the need for chemical inputs.

Genome Sequencing of Hericium coralloides by a Combination of PacBio RS II and Next-Generation Sequencing Platforms

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Scientists successfully sequenced the complete genome of Hericium coralloides, a medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating heart disease, cancer, and stomach problems. Using advanced sequencing technology combining long-read and short-read methods, they assembled the 55 million base pair genome containing over 11,700 genes. This genetic blueprint reveals the mushroom contains genes for producing beneficial enzymes and compounds with therapeutic potential. This milestone opens the door for future research to develop new medicines based on this mushroom’s natural bioactive properties.

Optimization of Ultrasonic Extraction to Obtain Erinacine A and Polyphenols with Antioxidant Activity from the Fungal Biomass of Hericium erinaceus

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Researchers developed an efficient ultrasonic extraction method to obtain beneficial compounds from the lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), particularly a substance called erinacine A and antioxidants. The optimized process uses 80% ethanol and takes 45 minutes, producing extracts rich in antioxidants that can protect cells from damage. These extracts showed promise in protecting brain cells and could potentially help prevent or treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.

The Biological Activity of Ganoderma lucidum on Neurodegenerative Diseases: The Interplay between Different Active Compounds and the Pathological Hallmarks

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Reishi mushroom, used in traditional Asian medicine for centuries, contains over 400 bioactive compounds that show promise in protecting the brain from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The mushroom’s components work through multiple pathways to reduce inflammation, fight oxidative stress, and protect neurons from damage. While laboratory and animal studies show encouraging results, human clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness as a treatment.

Modern Pro-Health Applications of Medicinal Mushrooms: Insights into the Polyporaceae Family, with a Focus on Cerrena unicolor

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This review explores how medicinal mushrooms, particularly Cerrena unicolor, can be used to improve health through functional foods and supplements. The mushroom contains natural compounds with powerful properties including fighting cancer cells, killing harmful bacteria and viruses, and protecting the body from oxidative stress. Research shows these mushrooms could be incorporated into dairy products and other foods to create innovative health-promoting products for consumers.

Characterizing antimicrobial activity of environmental Streptomyces spp. and oral bacterial and fungal isolates from Canis familiaris and Felis catus

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Researchers collected bacteria and fungi from the mouths of pet dogs and cats, as well as environmental soil bacteria, to search for natural antimicrobial compounds. They found that some of these microorganisms produce substances that can kill harmful bacteria like E. coli and fungi like Candida albicans, especially when combined with existing antifungal medications. Notably, one environmental bacterium (Streptomyces) produced a compound that was even effective against fungal strains resistant to common antifungal drugs, suggesting promising new treatment possibilities.

Exploring the health benefits of Ganoderma: antimicrobial properties and mechanisms of action

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Ganoderma is a medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years and shows promise as a natural antibiotic. The mushroom contains special compounds like polysaccharides and triterpenoids that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi by damaging their cell walls and boosting your immune system. Recent research shows it works against common infections like those caused by staph bacteria and E. coli, and may even help fight antibiotic-resistant germs.

Isolation and characterization of a new Leptobacillium species promoting tomato plant growth

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Researchers discovered a new beneficial fungus called Leptobacillium that lives inside tomato plant roots without causing harm. When tomato seeds were treated with this fungus, the plants grew better, had more chlorophyll in their leaves, and produced tastier fruits with higher levels of lycopene, a beneficial compound in tomatoes. This discovery suggests the fungus could be used to improve tomato crop production naturally, reducing the need for chemical inputs and helping plants cope with heat stress.

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