Ganoderma lucidum – Page 24

Application of Medicinal Mushrooms for the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review

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This review examined whether medicinal mushrooms can help repair nerve injuries that often cause pain and disability. Researchers found that four types of mushrooms—particularly Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)—contain natural compounds that promote nerve healing and regeneration. These mushrooms appear to work by activating specific cellular pathways that help nerve cells survive and regrow. While animal studies show promising results, human clinical trials are needed before these mushroom-based treatments can be recommended for nerve injury patients.

Fungal and Microalgal Chitin: Structural Differences, Functional Properties, and Biomedical Applications

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Chitin is a natural fiber found in mushroom cell walls and algae that can be extracted and used for medical applications like wound healing and drug delivery. Traditional chitin from shellfish shells contains heavy metals and requires harsh chemicals to extract, but chitin from mushrooms and algae is cleaner, more sustainable, and can be grown year-round. Scientists have developed environmentally friendly extraction methods using special solvents and enzymes that preserve the chitin’s useful properties. This makes fungal and algal chitin promising alternatives for creating biomedical materials and packaging.

Transcriptomic and metabolic profiling reveals adaptive mechanisms of Auricularia heimuer to temperature stress

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Researchers studied how a popular edible mushroom called black wood ear (Auricularia heimuer) adapts to different temperatures. They found that the mushroom grows best at 35°C but struggles at very cold (15°C) or extremely hot (45°C) temperatures. By analyzing the genes and chemicals produced by the mushroom at different temperatures, scientists discovered that the mushroom uses different survival strategies depending on how hot or cold it is, which could help farmers grow better mushrooms.

A new type of calcium-rich biochars derived from spent mushroom substrates and their efficient adsorption properties for cationic dyes

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Researchers developed a low-cost material called biochar from leftover mushroom growing substrates that can effectively remove harmful dyes from wastewater. By heating these spent mushroom substrates to high temperatures, they created a porous material rich in calcium that works as a powerful filter. This biochar can be used multiple times and doesn’t require expensive chemical treatments, making it practical for large-scale wastewater cleanup in textile and related industries.

Genetic regulation of l-tryptophan metabolism in Psilocybe mexicana supports psilocybin biosynthesis

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Researchers studied how magic mushrooms (Psilocybe mexicana) control their chemical processes to make psilocybin. They found that when mushrooms start producing psilocybin, they turn on genes that make more of an amino acid called tryptophan, while turning off genes that would break it down. They also discovered and studied an enzyme that helps control tryptophan use. This understanding could help grow these mushrooms with more consistent psilocybin levels for legitimate medical research into treating depression.

Human Gut Microbiome: A Connecting Organ Between Nutrition, Metabolism, and Health

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Your gut bacteria function like an extra organ, helping digest food and producing important compounds that affect your whole body. The type of bacteria in your gut depends on diet, delivery method at birth, and antibiotics you’ve taken. Eating more fiber and taking certain probiotics can improve your bacterial balance and help prevent diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart problems. This suggests that managing your gut microbiome through diet might be just as important as taking traditional medicines for staying healthy.

Microbial-Based Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative Review of Bacteria- and Fungi-Mediated Approaches

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Scientists have developed environmentally friendly ways to create tiny silver particles using bacteria and fungi instead of harsh chemicals. These silver nanoparticles can fight bacteria, help treat cancer, clean contaminated water, and improve food packaging. The review shows that bacteria produce particles quickly but fungi are better for large-scale production and create more stable particles.

Taxonomic characterization and cytotoxic potential of Vietnamese Ganoderma ellipsoideum against human breast cancer MCF-7 cells

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Scientists discovered a mushroom species called Ganoderma ellipsoideum in Vietnam that shows promise in fighting breast cancer. When tested on cancer cells in the laboratory, extracts from this mushroom killed cancer cells effectively. Computer modeling showed that compounds from this mushroom fit perfectly into and block proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread. This discovery suggests the mushroom could be a natural source for developing new cancer drugs.

Integrated Transcriptomic and Proteomic Analyses Reveal Molecular Mechanism of Response to Heat Shock in Morchella sextelata

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Morels are delicious edible mushrooms, but growing them is challenging when temperatures get too high. Scientists studied two morel strains to understand how they respond to heat stress by examining their genes and proteins. They found that heat-tolerant strains activate special protective proteins and metabolic pathways, with one strain particularly good at activating a protein called Rsp5 that helps other protective proteins work better. These findings could help farmers grow better morels even as climate change makes temperatures warmer.

Effect of Pd-Sensitization on Poisonous Chlorine Gas Detection Ability of TiO2: Green Synthesis and Low-Temperature Operation

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Researchers developed a new sensor to detect dangerous chlorine gas using tiny titanium dioxide particles created with help from Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms. The sensor was improved by adding palladium, making it work at much lower temperatures and respond much faster than previous versions. This green synthesis method is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and could help protect workers and the environment from chlorine gas exposure in industrial settings.

Fungal Species: Ganoderma lucidum