Plants smuggle vesicles containing the information for antimicrobial effectors into fungi to defend themselves against an ongoing infection.
Fungi
Dislike beets but like the color red? We now have a yeast producing the same red color but waaaay better for the environment.
Extremophile fungi evolve novel biochemical pathways to survive, and some could produce cancer-fighting compounds.
What are ELMs and how can fungi be used to create self-repairing living materials?
These fungi have a unique ability to make ice crystals. Here is the protein responsible.
Cultivation with extremophile fungi increases crops’ nutritional value and resilience to extreme stressors amid exoplanetary-like conditions
Will fungi be our future air-conditioners?
Yeasts are not just for bread. Scientists discovered yeasts might hold the key to understanding how we combat viral infection.
Uncovering the electrical activity of fungi: A promising opportunity for unconventional computing systems
Our unique body composition complicates solving mysteries even beyond death. Let’s explore how!
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