Fungal Species:  Macrolepiota procera

Screening of Lignocellulose-Degrading Superior Mushroom Strains and Determination of Their CMCase and Laccase Activity

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This research identified mushroom strains that can effectively break down plant waste materials through natural enzyme production. The study found that certain edible mushrooms, particularly Coprinus comatus, produce powerful enzymes that can decompose tough plant materials like cellulose and lignin. This discovery has important implications for everyday life: • Provides an environmentally friendly way to process agricultural waste and reduce pollution • Offers potential for producing biofuels from plant waste materials • Creates opportunity for dual-purpose mushroom farming that produces both food and helps process waste • Reduces dependence on chemical processing methods that can harm the environment • Helps develop more sustainable waste management solutions for farms and forests

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Evaluation of Metal Concentration and Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Anticancer Potentials of Two Edible Mushrooms Lactarius deliciosus and Macrolepiota procera

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This research examined two common edible mushrooms to understand their potential health benefits and safety. The study found these mushrooms have promising antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-cancer properties, but one species (M. procera) contained unsafe levels of cadmium metal. This research impacts everyday life in several ways: • Helps consumers make informed choices about which mushroom species are safe to eat • Identifies natural sources of compounds that could fight disease • Highlights the importance of testing wild-gathered foods for contamination • Suggests new directions for developing natural medicines • Demonstrates the need for monitoring heavy metal levels in foraged foods

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On Mycohuman Performances: Fungi in Current Artistic Research

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This research explores how artists are working with fungi to create new forms of interactive art that challenge our understanding of the relationship between humans and fungi. The work demonstrates how deeply interconnected humans are with fungi and other organisms in our environment. Impacts on everyday life: • Reveals how fungi and humans can interact and communicate in novel ways through art and technology • Demonstrates the importance of fungi in human health and as part of our bodily ecosystem • Helps people understand and appreciate fungi as collaborative partners rather than just resources • Shows how art can make complex scientific concepts accessible to the public • Highlights the potential of cross-disciplinary collaboration between artists and scientists

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Distribution and Origin of Major, Trace and Rare Earth Elements in Wild Edible Mushrooms: Urban vs. Forest Areas

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This research examined how wild edible mushrooms accumulate different chemical elements when growing in city versus forest environments. The study analyzed 46 different elements in various mushroom species to understand if urban pollution affects their safety for consumption. The findings have several important implications for everyday life: • While mushrooms from both urban and forest areas were generally safe in terms of toxic metal content, excessive consumption could pose health risks • Location (city vs forest) was less important for mushroom safety than previously thought • Different mushroom species accumulate elements differently, regardless of where they grow • People should be cautious about consuming large amounts of wild mushrooms, even from seemingly pristine forest areas • Regular monitoring of wild mushroom chemical composition is important for food safety

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Structural Features and Immunomodulatory Effects of Water-Extractable Polysaccharides from Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer

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This research examined the beneficial compounds found in the parasol mushroom and their effects on immune function and harmful bacteria. The study found that complex sugar molecules extracted from this edible mushroom can boost immune system activity and help beneficial gut bacteria while fighting harmful bacteria. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides scientific support for traditional use of parasol mushroom in treating infections and inflammation – Suggests potential for developing new food products that could boost immune health – Demonstrates how mushrooms could be used to support beneficial gut bacteria – Shows promise for natural alternatives to fight harmful bacteria – Validates the nutritional and medicinal value of edible mushrooms in the diet

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Mercury in Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer and its Underlying Substrate—Environmental and Health Risks Assessment

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This research examined how parasol mushrooms (Macrolepiota procera) accumulate mercury from contaminated soil in Slovakia. While the mushrooms are popular edible fungi, they can concentrate mercury from their environment at potentially concerning levels. The study helps understand environmental pollution risks and food safety implications. Impacts on everyday life: – Highlights the importance of knowing where edible wild mushrooms are collected – Demonstrates how environmental pollutants can enter the food chain – Provides guidance for safe consumption of wild mushrooms – Helps identify potentially contaminated areas to avoid foraging – Informs public health guidelines about wild mushroom consumption

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