Fungal Species: Macrocybe titans

The treasured giants: a current overview on agricultural, nutritional, bioactive, and economic potential of Macrocybe Species (Agaricales, Basidiomycota)

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Macrocybe mushrooms are giant edible fungi found in tropical regions worldwide that offer significant nutritional and health benefits. These mushrooms can be cultivated using agricultural waste materials like sawdust and straw, making them an economical crop. Rich in proteins, fibers, vitamins, and medicinal compounds, they possess antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties that could benefit human health.

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Clinical Isolate of Candida tropicalis from a Patient in North Carolina: Identification, Whole-Genome Sequence Analysis, and Anticandidal Activity of Ganoderma lucidum

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Researchers in North Carolina identified a drug-resistant yeast infection (Candida tropicalis) from a hospital patient and tested whether extracts from reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) could kill it. Using genetic analysis, they found mutations in the yeast that help it resist antifungal drugs. All three types of mushroom extracts tested successfully stopped the yeast’s growth and damaged its cells, suggesting that reishi mushrooms could be a promising natural treatment option for hard-to-treat candida infections.

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