Scientists are increasingly turning to fungi as powerful allies in cleaning up environmental disasters. Through mycoremediation, certain mushroom species can break down toxic pollutants, including petroleum products and heavy metals.
The mycelium network acts like a biological filter, absorbing and neutralizing harmful substances.
“Through mycoremediation, certain mushroom species can break down toxic pollutants, including petroleum products and heavy metals.”
"Fungi have been doing this for millions of years," explains one researcher. "We're just learning to work with them more effectively."
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