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EcoFactor: A new enzyme extracted from specific mushrooms could act as an essential catalyst in fuel cells and hence reduce the use of heavy metals in the future. Batteries and cells of any kind are an inevitable source of toxic waste. While we...

Magic mushrooms are now being put to better use. Studies made by the doctors at the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit of Johns Hopkins University are looking for test subjects for their ongoing research into the beneficial aspects of psilocybin,..

With a perfect home -- fallen logs on the forest floor, the Shiitake mushrooms will no more be sold as a delicacy in the produce section of your local supermarket. They could help make a practical alternative to today's petroleum-based fuels -- ethanol.