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Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical and Physical Properties of Mycelium Composite Boards Made from Lentinus sajor-caju with Various Ratios of Corn Husk and Sawdust

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Researchers developed biodegradable composite boards using mushroom mycelium (Lentinus sajor-caju) grown on agricultural waste like corn husks and sawdust. By adjusting the ratio of these materials and board thickness, they created boards with properties comparable to commercial softboards and acoustic panels. These eco-friendly boards could replace synthetic materials in construction and furniture, reducing waste and pollution while maintaining good mechanical strength and sound absorption properties.

Comparative Mitogenomics Provides Valuable Insights for the Phylogeny and New DNA Barcodes of Ganoderma

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Researchers successfully sequenced the mitochondrial genomes of four commonly cultivated medicinal mushroom species in the Ganoderma genus. They identified two specific genes, atp9 and nad4L, as reliable molecular barcodes that can accurately distinguish between different Ganoderma species. These DNA barcodes serve as a universal identification tool, similar to product barcodes in supermarkets, helping to identify and classify Ganoderma species for medicinal and commercial purposes.

Bioactive Potential of Balkan Fomes fomentarius Strains: Novel Insights into Comparative Mycochemical Composition and Antioxidant, Anti-Acetylcholinesterase, and Antiproliferative Activities

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This study examines three strains of Fomes fomentarius mushroom from the Balkan region, revealing they are rich sources of beneficial compounds including polyamines and phenolic compounds. These extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant properties and potential neuroprotective effects, suggesting they could help prevent diseases related to oxidative stress and aging. The research supports the traditional use of this mushroom in folk medicine and highlights its potential as a natural supplement for health promotion.

Recent advances in microbial engineering approaches for wastewater treatment: a review

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This review explains how microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and algae can clean polluted water more effectively and cheaply than traditional methods. These microbes break down harmful chemicals, remove heavy metals, and clean industrial waste. Using multiple types of microbes together (microbial consortium) works better than using a single type, making it an environmentally friendly and economical solution for treating wastewater worldwide.

Innovative Approaches and Evolving Strategies in Heavy Metal Bioremediation: Current Limitations and Future Opportunities

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Heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic accumulate in soil and water, harming both ecosystems and human health. Traditional cleanup methods are expensive and harmful to the environment. Scientists are developing biological solutions using microorganisms and special plants that can absorb or break down these toxic metals, combined with genetic engineering and nanotechnology to make the process faster and more effective.

Edible Mushrooms as Functional Ingredients for Development of Healthier and More Sustainable Muscle Foods: A Flexitarian Approach

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This comprehensive review explains how edible mushrooms can be added to meat and fish products to make them healthier and more environmentally friendly. Mushrooms are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and natural compounds that fight disease and prevent spoilage. By replacing part of the meat with mushrooms, food makers can create products with better nutrition, longer shelf-life, and reduced salt content, while supporting those pursuing flexitarian diets.

Mycoremediation: Expunging environmental pollutants

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Fungi can be used to clean up environmental pollution from industrial waste, pesticides, and heavy metals. Unlike expensive chemical treatments, fungal mycoremediation is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Fungi produce natural enzymes that break down harmful pollutants into harmless substances, making it a promising solution for protecting soil and water contamination.

Microbial Consortium–Mediated Degradation of Polyethylene Terephthalate in Orthodontic Aligners: A Comprehensive Review

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This review examines how microorganisms can break down plastic used in clear orthodontic aligners (PET plastic). Clear aligners are popular because they are invisible and comfortable, but patients need new ones every 1-2 weeks, creating significant plastic waste. Scientists have discovered bacteria and fungi that produce special enzymes capable of degrading this plastic into harmless components, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional disposal methods like landfilling and incineration.

Organic Nitrogen Supplementation Increases Vegetative and Reproductive Biomass in a Versatile White Rot Fungus

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Researchers studied how adding nitrogen from plant litter affects the growth and mushroom production of a wood-rotting fungus called Cyclocybe aegerita. They found that adding the organic compound adenosine—which naturally occurs in plant litter—significantly boosted both the fungus’s vegetative growth and the production of mushrooms. The results suggest that fungi living in wood benefit from being able to absorb nitrogen-rich compounds from nearby plant material, which improves their ability to grow and reproduce.

The Effect of Mushroom Culture Filtrates on the Inhibition of Mycotoxins Produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus carbonarius

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Researchers tested extracts from 42 different mushroom species to find ones that could prevent harmful toxins produced by mold from contaminating our food and animal feed. They discovered that two mushroom species—turkey tail mushroom and a species called Schizophyllum commune—produced compounds that blocked over 90% of toxin production. These mushroom compounds work by boosting the mold’s natural defense systems, essentially making it unable to produce the dangerous toxins.

Fungal Species: Trametes versicolor