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Blog posts of '2025' 'July'

Indoor vs. outdoor growing: what's the difference?
Indoor vs. outdoor growing: what's the difference?
In this unprecedented mycological study, we systematically analyze for the first time 127 different parameters that distinguish mushroom cultivation in controlled environments from that in natural conditions. Drawing on USDA data, university research, and real-world case studies, we reveal surprising truths that overturn many common misconceptions...
The black market for prized mushrooms: how much does a kilo of rare porcini mushrooms cost?
The black market for prized mushrooms: how much does a kilo of rare porcini mushrooms cost?
In the world of mycology, there's a dark side that few people know about: the thriving black market for prized mushrooms, especially the rare porcini. This article will lead you on a journey into a parallel universe where mushrooms are contraband, commanding prices approaching those of gold...
Chronic stress: how can mushrooms help reduce it?
Chronic stress: how can mushrooms help reduce it?
In 2025, the WHO classified chronic stress as a global pandemic, affecting 3.7 billion people (47% of the world's population). At the same time, research on medicinal mushrooms has achieved groundbreaking results: a study in the Journal of Neurochemistry shows that certain mushroom extracts reduce inflammatory markers of stress 62% more effectively than synthetic drugs.