Fungal Species:  Cortinarius sp.

Green Myco-Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Cortinarius sp.: Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Potential for Biomedical Applications

Researchers used mushroom extracts to create tiny zinc oxide particles in an environmentally friendly way. These nanoparticles were tested in mice with liver damage and showed significant protective effects. The particles also demonstrated strong abilities to fight bacteria and fungal infections while acting as powerful antioxidants, suggesting potential use in future medical treatments.

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Green Myco-Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Cortinarius sp.: Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Potential for Biomedical Applications

Scientists created tiny particles called zinc oxide nanoparticles using mushroom extract in an environmentally friendly way. These particles were tested and found to protect the liver from damage, kill harmful bacteria and fungi, and act as powerful antioxidants. This research suggests these mushroom-derived nanoparticles could become useful medicines for treating infections and cancer in the future.

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Methodology for Extracting High-Molecular-Weight DNA from Field Collections of Macrofungi

Scientists developed a practical method to extract high-quality DNA from mushrooms found in nature, which is essential for understanding fungal genomes. The technique works without needing freezers or ice by preserving tissue in alcohol at room temperature. The method successfully extracted usable DNA from 33 different mushroom species, including rare species that cannot be grown in laboratories, enabling researchers to sequence and study their complete genomes.

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Shifts in Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Communities and Exploration Types Relate to the Environment and Fine-Root Traits Across Interior Douglas-Fir Forests of Western Canada

This research examined how different types of beneficial fungi that live on tree roots respond to changes in climate and soil conditions across forests in western Canada. The study found that different fungi thrive in different environments – some prefer warmer conditions while others do better in colder areas. This has important implications for forest health and adaptation to climate change. Key impacts on everyday life: • Understanding these fungi-tree relationships helps predict how forests will cope with climate change • This knowledge can help forest managers choose appropriate trees and maintain healthy forests • Healthy forests provide essential ecosystem services like clean air, water filtration, and carbon storage • The findings help explain why some trees may struggle when transplanted to new environments • This research contributes to developing climate-resilient forestry practices

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