There’s something transformative about keeping a microscopy journal. It turns a moment of observation under the microscope into a long-term practice of learning and discovery. Watching the delicate structure of a spore come into focus is fascinating, but as any...
Spring in the Midwest brings a sense of awakening—budding trees, thawed soil, and the irresistible call of the woods. For many foragers, this season marks the beginning of one of nature’s most exciting and elusive hunts: the search for morel mushrooms. Foragers truly...
When most people think of mushrooms, they picture the fruiting bodies we see above ground. You know those familiar caps and stems popping out of the forest floor or a damp log. But anyone who’s spent time studying fungi knows the real magic happens at the...
Psilocybe Mushrooms 101: Origins, Effects, and Legal Insights Mushrooms have fascinated humans for centuries, but few specimens are as intriguing as Psilocybe. These mushrooms, known for their distinctive appearance and historical significance, have been used in...
Lion’s Mane: The Medicinal Mushroom Unlocking Neurogenesis The world of fungi is brimming with untapped potential. Few discoveries are as exciting as the medicinal properties of the Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus). Lion’s Mane: Unlocking Neurogenesis has...
How MycoCosm is Revolutionizing Fungal Genomics In the quest to unlock the secrets of the natural world, fungi present a fascinating puzzle. These organisms are crucial to our planet’s ecology, biotechnology, and even medical fields. To advance our understanding...
