Fungus
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Food
Mushrooms Aren’t Here to Destroy Us — Or to Save Us
The fictional fungus in “The Last of Us” touched a collective nerve. When it comes to mushrooms, we just can’t keep our cool.
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Politics
The Toxin That Helps Oyster Mushrooms Devour Worm Flesh
Consider the oyster mushroom. It’s a mild thing, a pert, often creamy-colored whorl of fungus that goes well with thyme sautéed in butter. But among scientists who study mushrooms, it has earned a reputation for activities more sinister than you’d ...