How would it make you feel to find out that you have a toxic substance growing in your home? It could be in your shower, in your walls, in your air ducts, on the ceiling of your basement, or just about anywhere else, but black mold may be threatening the health of your entire family. Mold loves damp, dark environments. People who live in humid climates or old homes are most ... Continue Reading
Scientist Uncovers the Role of Fungus in Gut Health
The role of bacteria in gut health is well established, but a crucial player has been overlooked: fungus. This post from Goop explains the impact of fungus on the body. The role of the gut in our overall well-being seems to grow bigger with every new study. But while attention—and research dollars—have focused on the importance of bacteria in our gut, a crucial player in ... Continue Reading
This Rare Fungus is The Answer to Plastic Pollution
Rare plastic-eating mushrooms could save the world by tackling plastic pollution. This post from Modern Farmer highlights how scientists are figuring out ways to ply these rare fungi to clean up the plastic waste. Here’s a quick exercise in despair. No one knows quite how long it takes plastic to break down in the environment. It could be anywhere from hundreds to thousands of ... Continue Reading