A looming public health crisis may be spreading from Britain's fields to its hospitals, experts—which include University of ...

Fungi can transform plant and animal products into delicious foods like cheese, miso and beer. A researcher argues that a type of filamentous mold -- Neurospora intermedia -- could also turn food ...

Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.

What makes people interested in fungi-based food as an alternative to other protein sources such as meat? A new doctoral thesis explains how it is possible to create sustainable systems for food ...

Many fungus strains have been used and selected by the food industry for their capacities to ferment, produce flavors or produce heterologous molecules. According to a new study, two fungi used to ...

NEW YORK - Fungi are so prominent they have their own kingdom, just like plants and animals. Kingdom fungi includes mold, yeasts and mushrooms. While on the path to a more sustainable future, ...

Food contaminated with fungi can be an inconvenience at best and life-threatening at worst. But new research shows that removing just one protein can leave some fungal toxins high and dry, and that’s ...

The East Javan food called oncom is made by growing orange Neurospora mold on soy pulp left over from making tofu. In about 36 hours, the soy pulp is turned into a tasty and nutritious food.

According to a new study, 2 fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut inflammation. Many fungus strains have been used and selected by the food industry for their ...