Do mushrooms rule the world? They have been used for making food, plastic and building materials. Now, doctors say they could help cure illnesses too.
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Experts reveal mind-boggling power of fungi
Do mushrooms rule the world? They have been used for making food, plastic and building materials. Now, doctors say they could help cure illnesses too.
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A group of scientists have used parts of a mushroom to make medicine. This is not the first time we have turned to mushrooms to help us. Fungi are powerful for many reasons. Here are four.
Flavour. There are different types of mushrooms, and they all have different flavours. One tastes exactly like fried chicken!
Danger. Mushrooms are not always safe to eat. But some can be dangerous. The Death Cap mushroom is tasty but deadly.
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DNA. Mushrooms are more similar to humans than to plants. They look different, but our DNADeoxyribonucleic acid is the material in an organism that carries genetic information. is very similar.
Language. Fungi make underground webs that link tree roots together. This helps plants talk through the soil. Experts call it the Wood Wide Web. And without mushrooms, it would never exist.
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Experts reveal mind-boggling power of fungi
Chanterelle Waxy Cap (Hygrocybe cantharellus), detail of a photograph by Phyllis Ma Glossary
DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid is the material in an organism that carries genetic information.