Fungal Species:  Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Stable Reference Gene Selection for Ophiocordyceps sinensis Gene Expression Studies Under Different Developmental Stages and Light-Induced Conditions

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This research identified the most reliable genes to use as reference points when studying how the medicinal fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis develops and responds to light. This is important because having stable reference points allows scientists to accurately measure how other genes behave during fungal growth and development. Impact on everyday life: – Helps improve cultivation methods for this valuable medicinal fungus – Advances our understanding of how fungi develop and respond to environmental conditions – Contributes to more efficient production of traditional Chinese medicine – Enables better quality control in medicinal fungal products

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Biomass and Cordycepin Production by the Medicinal Mushroom Cordyceps militaris—A Review of Various Aspects and Recent Trends Towards the Exploitation of a Valuable Fungus

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This research reviews the cultivation and commercial potential of Cordyceps militaris, a medicinal mushroom that produces valuable compounds for human health. The fungus can be grown in laboratories to produce cordycepin, a compound with promising anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Impact on everyday life: – Provides a sustainable source of natural medicine compounds – Offers potential new treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases – Creates opportunities for commercial mushroom cultivation – Contributes to the development of natural health supplements – Supports sustainable use of agricultural and insect industry by-products

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Genome and Comparative Transcriptome Dissection Provide Insights into Molecular Mechanisms of Sclerotium Formation in Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom Pleurotus tuber-regium

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This research examined the genetic basis of how the medicinal mushroom Pleurotus tuber-regium forms its dense, nutrient-rich structures called sclerotia. By analyzing the mushroom’s genome and gene expression patterns, scientists identified key genes involved in this developmental process. This provides important insights into how medicinal mushrooms produce their beneficial compounds. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps improve cultivation methods for this nutritious and medicinal mushroom – Advances understanding of how to optimize production of natural medicines – Provides foundation for developing enhanced mushroom strains with better medicinal properties – Could lead to more efficient production of mushroom-based food ingredients and supplements – Contributes to preserving traditional medicinal knowledge through modern scientific validation

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Nutritional Profile Changes in an Insect-Fungus Complex of Antheraea pernyi Pupa Infected by Samsoniella hepiali

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This research examined how infecting edible silkworm pupae with a medicinal fungus changes their nutritional content. The study tracked changes in proteins, fats, and other nutrients over 30 days of infection. The results showed that while fat content decreased, the variety of beneficial fatty acids increased. The infection also produced new healthy compounds like cordycepin and increased certain beneficial polysaccharides. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a new way to make insect-based foods more nutritious and potentially more appealing to consumers • Demonstrates how combining insects with medicinal fungi can create foods with enhanced health benefits • Offers insights for developing sustainable protein sources with improved nutritional profiles • Shows potential for creating novel food products that combine the benefits of both insects and medicinal mushrooms • Could help address global food security challenges by improving the nutritional value of alternative protein sources

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