Scientists discovered that the common oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) contains powerful antimicrobial compounds that can fight both harmful bacteria and fungi. They identified a new compound that could potentially be developed into natural medicines. Impact on everyday life: • Could lead to new natural antibiotics for treating infections • Demonstrates additional health benefits of including oyster mushrooms in diet • Shows potential for developing natural food preservatives • Provides evidence for traditional medicinal uses of mushrooms • Opens possibilities for eco-friendly antimicrobial treatments