Mycelium is the vegetative body of filamentous fungi. It consists of a dense three-dimensional network of microscopic tubes called hyphae that branch, fuse, and weave through organic substrates. As ...

Fungi have more to offer than meets the eye. Their thread-like cells, which grow extensively and out of sight underground like a network of roots, offer huge potential for producing sustainable, ...

Carrot side streams often end up as waste. Using such material for protein production reduces disposal problems and saves resources. No extra farmland or water becomes necessary. Production happens ...

Fed on straw, sawdust, cardboard, and leftover coffee grounds, root-like mycelium networks knit scraps into lightweight foams, boards, and fabrics that are beginning to challenge traditional plastics, ...