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Everyday fungi

You will find fungi in your everyday life, even if you don't know they're there. Here are a series of articles demonstrating the impact of fungi on your day-to-day, and the vitally important role they play in the natural environment and in our lives:

  • Fungi's essential role in carbon storage

  • The influence of fungi around town

  • Life saving impact of fungi on cardiovascular disease

  • Ever wondered what it's like to go on a fungal foray?

  • Antifungal medications that relieve our pains, and how the fungi are becoming resistant to them

  • What could fungi have to do with the LGBTQ community?

  • Sustainable insulation for our homes using fungal mycelium

  • The love-hate relationship of fungi and insects

  • What climate change does for fungi and the subsequent risks to coffee and bananas

  • The use of fungi in archaeology

Through UK Fungus Day, the British Mycological Society shares the importance of fungi to our lives and aims to inspire others to help preserve our native fungi and improve our scientific knowledge of these unique and remarkable organisms.

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Observing, collecting and growing fungi

The British Mycological Society is a scientific society supporting fungal research and conservation, and highlighting the fundamental importance fungi in the world's ecosystems.

Read our Code of Conduct for the responsible collection of fungi for research and education, and growing fungi at home.

Contact us:

British Mycological Society

Registered charity no. 276503

Email: sally@britmycolsoc.info

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