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The influence of environmental factors on the diversity and structure of airborne fungal and bacterial communities
Sesquiterpene synthases from Inonotus obliquus: functional characterization and β-farnesene production
CRISPR/Cas9 nickase-mediated cytosine base editing in Trichoderma koningiopsis
Bioactive eremophilane meroterpenoids produced by the soil fungus Stchigelomyces brunnescens gen. et comb. nov.
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of Sparassis latifolia mycelial growth by cycloleucine: a comprehensive transcriptomic and m6A methylome analysis
Metabologenomic profiling of the endemic Australian fungus Aspergillus luteorubrus
Metabolites associated with endophytic fungi in agarwood: fungal compounds and host metabolites triggered by fungi
Fire history and frequency alter arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal traits, community dynamics, and symbioses
Filamentous fungal communities associated with the eastern larch beetle (Dendroctonus simplex LeConte) in Minnesota, including new Ophiostomatales species
Two new species of Tulostoma from the tropical dry forest of Mexico
👩🔬 Launch of the Science Entrepreneur Award: Calling All Fungal Scientists!
— A science entrepreneur award is being launched for fungal scientists.
Synchytrium gangeticum, sp. nov., associated with wart disease on Andrographis paniculata, with polygenic phylogeny of family Synchytriaceae
Biosynthesis of sporogen-AO1 reveals P450-catalyzed diversified oxidation steps in Eremophilane family sesquiterpenoids
The Rumors Are True: Wooks Are Getting Their Own Dating Show
Opportunities for maintaining and rejuvenating strain collections of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus
As Climate Grief Deepens, Psychedelic Therapy Enters the Chat
🧿 Hy-five: Fungal Conservation Pledge, Food Safety Scale-Up, 3D Printed Mycoprotein Seafood, Converting 90M Tons of Waste
— A mycological news roundup covers fungal conservation efforts, food safety improvements in mushroom production, development of 3D-printed mycoprotein seafood alternatives, and initiatives to convert approximately 90 million tons of waste through fungal applications. The items represent recent developments across research, industry, and sustainability sectors.
Molecular insights into fungal inositol phosphorylceramide synthesis and its inhibition by antifungal aureobasidin A
🤿 Hy-five: Mycorrhizal Fungi Deep Dive, Mapping Fungicide Threats, Fungi in Agriculture White Paper
— A collection of mycological research and industry updates covers three main topics: mycorrhizal fungi, fungicide impacts, and fungi's role in agriculture.
What Happens to Mushroom Science in a Post-Truth Internet?
— The article addresses challenges facing mushroom science in an era of misinformation, including the spread of harmful advice, unreliable AI-generated content, and eroding trust in online sources. The piece examines how these factors affect the credibility of mushroom-related information available to the public.
Salinity stress response of black yeasts isolated from deep-sea sediments of the Gulf of Mexico
The photolyase/cryptochrome of Aspergillus nidulans senses oxidative stress and shuttles from nuclei to mitochondria
Veterans Caught Between Policy Paralysis and Controversy in DC
— Congress is considering legislation related to psychedelics while veterans await clarity on access and regulation.
👨🌾 Hy-five: Fungi in Agriculture Deep Dive, MycoWorks Acquired, Living Building Materials, Fungal Biopesticides
— MycoWorks was acquired, marking a transaction in the fungal materials sector. The round-up also covers fungi's applications in agriculture, living building materials made from fungal networks, and the development of fungal biopesticides. Specific details about research findings or the acquisition terms were not provided in the excerpt.
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Is Psilocybin’s Next Frontier Metabolic Health?
— The title poses a question about whether psilocybin research may be shifting toward metabolic health applications.
Misinformation on Psychedelic Policy Endangers Public Health
— The article argues that media coverage of psychedelic policy contains significant inaccuracies that create confusion about legal implications.
🧠 Hy-five: Fungi in UK Parliament, Lion's Mane for Neurodevelopment, Maia Farms , 2 Billion Years of Fungal Evolution, FFA 2025
— A sporadic collection of mycological news covers fungal activity in UK Parliament, lion's mane mushroom applications to neurodevelopment, Maia Farms operations, fungal evolutionary history spanning two billion years, and updates from the Fungi Foundation of America's 2025 gathering.
♻️ Hy-five: Microbe of the Year, Mushrooms from Fishery Waste, Concerning Budget Cuts, €16M for Mycophyto, Mycoprotein AltDairy
— A mycology newsletter covered several recent developments: a microorganism was named Microbe of the Year; researchers are cultivating mushrooms from fishery waste; budget cuts affecting the field were noted as concerning; a project called Mycophyto received €16 million in funding; and mycoprotein is being explored for dairy alternatives.
Flipping the drug resistance switch
Magic Yeast Is Another Way to Produce Psilocybin
The Complexity of Developing Pharmaceutical Mescaline Drugs
— The article discusses challenges in developing mescaline-based pharmaceuticals. The excerpt mentions related topics including psychedelic use and regulatory considerations, though specific details about the mescaline development process are not provided in this summary section.
The oleaginous yeast Cutaneotrichosporon oleaginosum modifies corn stover alkali lignin
🧞♂️Hy-five: Mycosearch, Upcycled Fats, Fungal Scaffolds, MycoInsulation, ProVeg Incubator, Spent Yeast Ingredients
— Mycosearch, upcycled fats derived from fungi, fungal scaffolds, MycoInsulation, ProVeg Incubator, and spent yeast ingredients were among recent developments highlighted in mycological research and industry news.