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Medicine or Myth? Expert Uncovers the Secret Benefits of Fungi - With Tero Isokauppila

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Apr 21, 2025
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INSIGHT

Humans Are Genetically Close to Fungi

  • Humans share up to 50% of their DNA with fungi, making us more similar to mushrooms than to plants.
  • Our gut and skin contain fungi that form the mycobiome, working symbiotically with bacteria to impact health.
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Mushrooms Are Fungi Fruit Bodies

  • Mushrooms are the reproductive fruiting bodies of the broader fungi kingdom.
  • People often confuse mushrooms with fungi, but fungi include mycelium and spores besides the mushroom fruiting body.
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The Body Hosts Both Good and Bad Fungi

  • Our bodies host both good and bad fungi, affecting gut and skin health.
  • Some fungi cause diseases like mold sickness, while others offer antibacterial and antifungal benefits.
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