This research revealed that what was thought to be a single mushroom species found worldwide is actually two distinct groups – one European and one Asian. This discovery has important implications for both science and cultivation. Impacts on everyday life: – Improved understanding for mushroom farmers growing these species commercially – Better potential for developing new medicinal compounds from different strains – More accurate identification of wild mushrooms for foragers and mycologists – Enhanced ability to develop new cultivation techniques specific to each group – Greater potential for discovering novel enzymes useful in industrial applications