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Not the Last of Us: The Truth about Zombie Fungi
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HBO’s new series The Last of Us has drawn millions of viewers and generated considerable buzz since its release in mid-January. Read MoreHistory & People
Thelma Perry: “Hidden Figure” of Beetle-Fungus Research
Posted in History & People
Thelma Perry (1941–98) was one of the great “hidden figures” of the early pioneering beetle-fungus research involving the southern pine beetle. She worked as a ... Read MorePlant Science
The Unsettling Lifecycle of a Zombified Ant
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Some of the things we study here at NYBG are a little creepier than others. Hear from João Araújo, Ph.D., Assistant Curator of Mycology at ... Read MoreHow To, Videos
Making Mushroom Spore Prints
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Fall is the perfect season for kids to discover the beauty of fungus. Read MorePlant Science
New Additions to a Prized Mushroom’s Family Tree
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The true porcini mushroom is well-known as a prized edible mushroom. Boletus edulis, as it is known scientifically, has a common name in just about ... Read MoreSUBSCRIBE
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