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Diversity and bioprospecting activities of endophytic Fungi associated with different Egyptian medicinal plants

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Scientists studied fungi that live inside Egyptian medicinal plants and found that one type called Aspergillus terreus produces compounds with powerful healing properties. These compounds can fight harmful bacteria, reduce oxidative damage, and even kill cancer cells while being safe for normal cells. This discovery suggests that fungi living in medicinal plants could be valuable sources of new medicines, offering hope for developing new treatments for infections and cancer.

Identification of novel polyethylene-degrading fungi from South African landfill soils: Arthrographis kalrae, Lecanicillium coprophilum, and Didymosphaeria variabile

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Researchers in South Africa discovered three previously unknown fungi that can break down plastic waste, particularly low-density polyethylene used in shopping bags. These fungi were isolated from landfill soils and showed the ability to degrade plastic strips through oxidative processes, with chemical changes detectable using advanced analysis techniques. This discovery offers hope for developing local, biologically-based solutions to South Africa’s serious plastic waste problem.

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.

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

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Scientists are developing environmentally friendly ways to make silver nanoparticles using bacteria and fungi instead of harsh chemicals. These tiny particles show promise in fighting infections, treating cancer, cleaning water, and protecting crops. The review compares how bacteria and fungi each produce these particles and explains how different conditions affect their properties and effectiveness.

Diversity of Microorganisms Isolated from the Soil Sample Surround Chroogomphus rutilus in the Beijing Region

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This research investigated the microscopic organisms living in soil where wild pine-spike mushrooms (Chroogomphus rutilus) grow naturally. Understanding these soil microbes could help scientists figure out how to cultivate these valuable edible mushrooms commercially. The study found a diverse community of bacteria and fungi that may play important roles in helping the mushrooms grow. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to commercial cultivation of currently wild-only edible mushrooms • Advances understanding of how beneficial soil microbes support plant and fungal growth • May help develop more sustainable farming practices by understanding natural growth relationships • Could provide new sources of natural compounds for medicine and biotechnology • Demonstrates the importance of studying complete ecological systems rather than single species

Fungal Species: Penicillium spp.

Diversity and bioprospecting activities of endophytic Fungi associated with different Egyptian medicinal plants

Identification of novel polyethylene-degrading fungi from South African landfill soils: Arthrographis kalrae, Lecanicillium coprophilum, and Didymosphaeria variabile

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

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

Diversity of Microorganisms Isolated from the Soil Sample Surround Chroogomphus rutilus in the Beijing Region