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White Rot Fungi as Tools for the Bioremediation of Xenobiotics: A Review

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White rot fungi are nature’s cleanup crew that can break down many toxic chemicals in our environment, from industrial dyes to pesticides. These special fungi produce powerful enzymes that can degrade pollutants that normally resist breakdown, making them promising tools for cleaning contaminated soil and water. Scientists are studying how to better harness these fungi’s abilities to treat industrial wastewater and restore polluted environments.

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Injury-Triggered Blueing Reactions of Psilocybe “Magic” Mushrooms

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When magic mushrooms are injured or bruised, they turn blue—a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. Researchers discovered that two enzymes work together in a two-step process: first, an enzyme removes a protective chemical tag from psilocybin, converting it to psilocin; then, a second enzyme oxidizes this molecule, causing it to link together into larger chains that appear blue. This blue color appears to be a defense mechanism that protects the mushroom from insects.

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In Vitro and Computational Response of Differential Catalysis by Phlebia brevispora BAFC 633 Laccase in Interaction with 2,4-D and Chlorpyrifos

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Scientists studied how a special enzyme called laccase from a white rot fungus can break down two common pesticides: 2,4-D (a herbicide) and chlorpyrifos (an insecticide). Using both laboratory tests and computer simulations, they found that the enzyme works better at room temperature and in acidic conditions, and that it can break down chlorpyrifos more effectively than 2,4-D. This research suggests these enzymes could be useful tools for cleaning up soil and water contaminated by pesticides.

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