Liverworts, Hidden Fungal Vaults: A Mossy Microbiome With Big Biotech Dreams
Tiny liverworts hide powerful fungal partners that make enzymes and antibacterial compounds, hinting at new medicines and greener industries ahead.
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When Walls Don’t Just Mold—They Start Building Themselves
Researchers are exploring how fungi and mycelium can grow new building materials, reducing emissions and reshaping how future structures are created.
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The Sweet Smell of Death: Scientists Turn Floral Fragrance into a Mosquito Killer
Scientists engineered a fungus to release a floral scent that lures mosquitoes toward fatal infection, revealing a new and precise way to control disease vectors.
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Are Molds More Like Animals Than Plants?
Molds may look like plants, but biology shows they behave more like animals—digesting food, storing energy as glycogen, and evolving alongside us.
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What Are the Signs of Mold Poisoning?
Mold exposure isn’t always “poisoning.” Learn how your body reacts to spores, mycotoxins, and damp environments—and how to tell if it’s an allergy or something more serious.
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The Purple Intruder: How a Once-Ignored Mold Is Quietly Rising in Lab Samples
A faint lilac mold once ignored by scientists is quietly rising in lab samples worldwide. Discover how Purpureocillium lilacinum reveals the unseen shifts in our environment.
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Enzymes vs. the Triple Threat: A New Weapon Against AFB1, DON, and ZEN
A coated enzyme complex takes on the deadly trio—AFB1, DON, and ZEN—degrading toxins inside the gut and redefining how feed safety is built from within.
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Lichens on the Move: Himalayan Fungi Whisper Climate Warnings
High in the Himalayas, lichens reveal more than beauty—they whisper how fast our planet warms, tracing climate change in their silent growth.
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What Is the Natural Enemy of Mold?
In nature, mold meets its match—bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and even essential oils form a quiet alliance that keeps mold in check through balance, not destruction.
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Why Japanese Bathrooms Rarely Grow Mold: Lessons in Environmental Control
Japan’s mold-free bathrooms aren’t luck—they’re science. Smart design, airflow, and habits turn humidity control into daily environmental mastery.
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