Research Answers

Psilocybin may alter DNA methylation in immune and inflammation genes, not the brain — a surprising finding with implications for mental health treatment.

A wild mushroom from the Tibetan Plateau could revolutionize nutrition and cancer research—here’s what the science shows.

A mushroom that might hold the key to reversing diabetes and obesity — and the science behind why it’s more than just a snack.

A review of Coriolus versicolor’s role in breast cancer, from lab to clinic—what’s promising, what’s not, and what’s still a mystery.

A mushroom extract shows promise in reversing memory loss in mice — but what about people? Let’s dig into the science behind lion’s mane and the unanswered…

Cordyceps militaris: Does it really boost performance and recovery? A review of the science.

A new study finds fungi may boost endurance, but the results are mixed — and the real story is more complex than you think.

Chaga mushrooms may help fight gout with three polyphenols that block inflammation — and scientists are starting to figure out how.

Can one test really measure what we think it does? The ORAC assay is under fire — and the answer may change how you see antioxidants.

Mushrooms may hold the key to cancer treatment—here’s what the science says.