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Breakthrough in Reproducing Blue Cheese Fungus
They discuss the breakthrough in reproducing different strains of penicillium roqueforti, the fungus used to make blue cheese. They explain the process of inducing a sexual cycle in the fungus, resulting in tremendous variation. They also discuss the implications of their research on fungi and how it can be applied to the production of blue cheese.