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Edible Mushrooms as a Potential Component of Dietary Interventions for Major Depressive Disorder

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This review examines how edible mushrooms, particularly Lion’s mane, Reishi, and Caterpillar mushroom, might help treat depression as part of a dietary approach. These mushrooms contain compounds that may influence brain chemistry, especially serotonin levels, which are important for mood regulation. While early studies show promising results, especially for Lion’s mane, more research is needed to confirm these benefits in larger groups of patients.

Integration of Physiological, Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Reveals Molecular Mechanism of Paraisaria dubia Response to Zn2+ Stress

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This research shows that a fungus called Paraisaria dubia can effectively clean up zinc pollution by removing 60% of zinc from contaminated environments. The fungus uses multiple survival strategies when exposed to zinc stress, including producing more protective slime-like substances on its surface and generating spores that are more resistant to harmful conditions. By studying the fungus at the molecular level, scientists discovered which genes and chemical compounds activate these protective responses, paving the way for using fungi as natural cleaners for heavy metal-contaminated soil and water.

Social pain: A systematic review on interventions

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This study reviews different treatments for social pain—the emotional hurt from rejection and social exclusion. Researchers found that regular pain reliever acetaminophen, mindfulness meditation, and the psychedelic compound psilocybin can reduce social pain, while placebo pills also help when people believe they work. Interestingly, combining acetaminophen with forgiveness works better than either alone, suggesting that both physical and emotional pain may use similar brain pathways.

Psychotomimetic compensation versus sensitization

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This paper proposes a new way to understand why drugs that can cause psychosis-like effects (such as psilocybin, LSD, and ketamine) can also help treat depression and anxiety. The authors suggest that these drugs trigger compensatory responses in the brain that temporarily help us cope with stress, similar to how a runner’s high feels good during exercise. However, if someone uses these drugs repeatedly or experiences chronic stress, they may become sensitized and more vulnerable to developing actual psychotic symptoms over time.

Changes in synaptic markers after administration of ketamine or psychedelics: a systematic scoping review

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This review examines how ketamine and psychedelics affect connections between brain cells. Under stressful conditions, ketamine and psychedelics appear to strengthen these connections in brain areas important for mood and learning. However, the effects are mixed under normal conditions and vary based on dose, sex, and which specific markers are measured. The findings suggest these substances may help restore brain function damaged by stress or substance use.

Two Subunits of the Rpd3 Histone Deacetylase Complex of Cochliobolus heterostrophus Are Essential for Nitrosative Stress Response and Virulence, and Interact With Stress-Response Regulators ChHog1 and ChCrz1

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Scientists discovered that two proteins called ChPho23 and ChSds3 help a fungus that causes corn disease survive attacks by the plant’s immune system. These proteins work together with other cellular signals to help the fungus protect itself from harmful nitrogen-based compounds. When these proteins are removed, the fungus becomes weaker and less able to infect corn plants, suggesting these proteins could be potential targets for developing new fungicides.

Molecular mechanisms of metal toxicity and transcriptional/post-transcriptional regulation in plant model systems

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Plants face serious damage from heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic, and chromium in contaminated soils and water. Scientists are discovering how plants defend themselves through changes in gene expression, special proteins that trap metals, and modifications to their DNA that control stress response genes. Understanding these natural defense mechanisms could help us develop crops that survive in polluted environments and remove heavy metals from contaminated areas, making food safer and protecting human health.

Antifungal activities of Rosmarinus extracts against Fusarium oxysporum, the pathogenic fungus of Anoectochilus stem rot

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Researchers found that extracts from rosemary plants can effectively fight a fungus that causes stem rot disease in Anoectochilus, a valuable medicinal herb. The rosemary extracts worked both in laboratory tests and when applied to infected plants, reducing disease symptoms and boosting the plant’s natural defense mechanisms. These findings suggest rosemary extracts could be developed as a natural, safer alternative to synthetic chemical fungicides that harm the environment.

Genome-wide analysis of bZIP gene family members in Pleurotus ostreatus, and potential roles of PobZIP3 in development and the heat stress response

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Scientists identified 11 genes that code for special proteins called bZIP transcription factors in oyster mushrooms. One particular protein, PobZIP3, was found to help mushrooms survive high temperatures and grow faster. When researchers increased this protein in mushroom strains, the mushrooms became more heat-resistant and produced edible fruiting bodies more quickly, suggesting this discovery could help farmers grow oyster mushrooms more reliably.

The psychedelic-peptide paradox: a hormetic hypothesis

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This review explores how psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin work through the body’s natural stress-response systems, particularly two brain chemicals called oxytocin and vasopressin. It explains why psychedelics initially cause uncomfortable feelings like nausea and anxiety, but these are followed by improved mood, sociability, and emotional healing. The theory suggests that this initial ‘stress’ response triggers the body’s natural healing mechanisms, similar to how physical exercise makes you uncomfortable initially but builds strength over time.

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