Lions Mane Mycelium out performs Lions Mane Fruitbody. New research from @fungiperfecti and @HostDefense compared lion’s mane mycelium and fruiting body extracts, and the immune responses were notably different. The mycelium extract supported a balanced, adaptable immune

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Fungi-based bandages are opening new doors for medicine rooted in nature. Curious where mycelium may take us next?

A remarkable new study shows that a single high-equivalent dose of psilocybin in mice can rapidly increase neuroplasticity by repairing and creating new neural connections in the brain. Researchers observed structural remodeling of dendritic spines in the medial frontal cortex,

Super important you know this rusty brown spored species:  Galerina marginata - which is a deadly poisonous mushroom. This species, and one of several related ones in the genus Galerina, such as Galerina autumnalis, contain the lethal cyclopeptides/amanitins also found in the

Hi Folks! Interesting reading comparing mushroom mycelium vs mushroom fruit body extracts. 🍄 Repost from Elan Sudberg: The team behind Alkemist Labs long time friend and client, Paul Stamets / Host Defense just posted a mechanistic paper on Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

This is Hebeloma crustuliniforme or the Poison Pie. Common across Europe and North America, it often forms fairy rings and partners with broadleaf trees. But don’t let the innocent appearance fool you, this mushroom is poisonous. Beautiful in the forest, best left exactly where

Early accounts from Papua New Guinea described people eating a wild mushroom and suddenly seeing tiny, lifelike figures moving around them, a rare “lilliputian” hallucination. Decades later, the same reports surfaced in Yunnan and the Philippines. All lead back to one species:

This is Cantharellus formosus or the yellow Chantrelle. Easily recognized by its yellow-to-orange coloring and the blunt, forked ridges that run down its stem. Known for its mild, fruity aroma and apricot-like flavor, it’s one of the most sought-after edible mushrooms of the

Look at what we’ve found! A beautiful patch of Craterellus tubaeformis or the winter Chanterelle. This late-season mushroom thrives in the cool forests of North America and Europe. Its hollow, trumpet-shaped cap and widely spaced gills make it easy to identify, but what truly

Scientists studying the Chernobyl exclusion zone have identified a melanized fungus that not only survives intense radiation, but may actually metabolize it. A process researchers are calling “radiosynthesis.” Findings like this continue to reveal how extraordinary and adaptive

Fungi never cease to amaze me! Scientists are now exploring how mushrooms can form the foundation of new computing systems, literally growing their own memory. The mycelial networks that have sustained ecosystems for hundreds of millions of years may soon inspire sustainable,

The fly agaric, Amanita muscaria, is so named as it was used to control the invasion of flies into houses before window screens were available. Poisonous to flies and even dogs, it typically does not kill humans but can be dangerous because in high doses it causes delirium or

At the opening of the film Mountains of the Moon with extreme athletes! With @ChrisBenchetler, the prolific artist, on his birthday, premiering in the new film which I partially narrate following in the great footsteps of the great late Bill Walton. This is a multigenerational

The smoky brown clustered wood lover, Hypholoma capnoides, is a delicious mushroom that few know about. This species has purplish brown spores. Be careful, there are some poisonous lookalikes — like the green filled clustered wood lover, Hypholoma fasciculare, aka the sulphur

The Children’s Forest on Cortes Island is more than land, it’s a living classroom, a sanctuary for salmon, agarkion, and countless species that remind us how deeply intertwined all life is. But this precious ecosystem needs our help. We have the chance to secure over 261 acres

Further context…I appreciate the comments on what the three figures in the basket featured on this cross. I am in the camp that believes these are more likely mushrooms than spikes or something else. Why? As mycologists, we see what others may not notice –at first. (Swipe for

What is depicted on the cross?

From ChatGPT: Some critics say this image is not mushrooms but spikes! What do you think ChatGPT? “Looking closely at this section of the cross, the small green figures emerging from the basket (or vessel) have triangular, cap-like tops and slender stems, with a slight bend or

Attention myconauts: The trailer for @ChrisBenchetler’s “Mountains of the Moon” has landed (on the Day of the Dead, no less)! 🏔️🌙 A nocturnal journey, set to the music of the @GratefulDead, that uncovers the hidden connections between life, movement, music, and the living