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<p>A team of Indian scientists has stumbled upon something that has left many in the scientific community baffled and intrigued – a mushroom sprouting from a frog.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers affiliated with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) describing their discovery in the journal Reptiles and Amphibians said this is the first time that a mushroom has been spotted growing on live animal tissue. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did the researchers find?</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian scientists were on a nature walk through the foothills of the Western Ghats when they found the frog, identified as Rao’s Intermediate Golden-backed Frog (<em>Hylarana inter-media</em>).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the species is native to the region, the creature itself was not what surprised the researchers, rather it was the extraordinary feature it was sporting, the mushroom.</p>

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<p>Experts have identified the mushroom as a Bonnet Mushroom, which is known to typically grow as a saprotroph on rotting wood. A saprotroph is an organism that feeds on nonliving organic matter.</p>

<p>However, the frog which was among 40 others on a small roadside pond did not seem to be bothered by the unusual appendage, said the researchers, but the same cannot be said for the scientists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“To the best of our knowledge, never has a mushroom sprouting from the flank of a live frog been documented,” the team wrote in their report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the type of mushroom found on the frog’s hind leg thrives on decaying organic matter, which is why scientists were baffled since the amphibian was alive and well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The discovery raises a number of questions about ecological dynamics and a possible relationship between amphibians and fungi – which is largely unexplored.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What now?</strong></h2>

<p>Since the frog was not captured for further study, the exact nature of the mushroom growing on the frog and if it is infectious or not harmful to the amphibian remained unclear.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The frog was not collected, so no prognosis is possible,” the authors wrote.</p>

<p>The research team suspects that the humid and monsoon-fed environment of the Western Ghats may have been ideal for mushroom growth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team said that they plan to continue monitoring the area and conduct research into the fascinating discovery.&nbsp;</p>

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A team of Indian scientists has stumbled upon something that has left many in the scientific community baffled and intrigued – a mushroom sprouting from a frog. The researchers affiliated with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) describing their discovery in the journal Reptiles and Amphibians said this is the first time that a mushroom has been spotted growing on live animal tissue.

A team of Indian scientists has stumbled upon something that has left many in the scientific community baffled and intrigued – a mushroom sprouting from a frog. The researchers affiliated with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) describing their discovery in the journal Reptiles and Amphibians said this is the first time that a mushroom has been spotted growing on live animal tissue. What did the researchers find? The Indian scientists were on a nature walk through the foothills of the Western Ghats when they found the frog, identified as Rao’s Intermediate Golden-backed Frog (Hylarana inter-media). Since the species is native to the region, the creature itself was not what surprised the researchers, rather it was the extraordinary feature it was sporting, the mushroom. Also Read | Who’s the dad? Stingray pregnant without any male companion of her species in aquarium Experts have identified the mushroom as a Bonnet Mushroom, which is known to typically grow as a saprotroph on rotting wood. A saprotroph is an organism that feeds on nonliving organic matter. However, the frog which was among 40 others on a small roadside pond did not seem to be bothered by the unusual appendage, said the researchers, but the same cannot be said for the scientists. “To the best of our knowledge, never has a mushroom sprouting from the flank of a live frog been documented,” the team wrote in their report. Notably, the type of mushroom found on the frog’s hind leg thrives on decaying organic matter, which is why scientists were baffled since the amphibian was alive and well. The discovery raises a number of questions about ecological dynamics and a possible relationship between amphibians and fungi – which is largely unexplored. What now? Since the frog was not captured for further study, the exact nature of the mushroom growing on the frog and if it is infectious or not harmful to the amphibian remained unclear. Also Read | New research suggests your Chihuahua or other toy breed dog may have 'shark teeth'. Here's what it means “The frog was not collected, so no prognosis is possible,” the authors wrote. The research team suspects that the humid and monsoon-fed environment of the Western Ghats may have been ideal for mushroom growth. The team said that they plan to continue monitoring the area and conduct research into the fascinating discovery. (With inputs from agencies)

Mushroom found growing on frog’s side in India’s Western Ghats baffles scientists

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<p>A cleansing programme being run by the University of California Riverside is helping California get rid of industrial waste with the help of plants and fungi. The plants, referred to as solar-powered vacuum cleaners by experts, have an extraordinary ability to suck out heavy metals from soil and rid it completely of all forms of pollutants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One such plant employed in the process is California buckwheat, whose beautiful pink and white flowers have this special ability to detoxify the soil. "That's the miracle of life," Kreigh Hampel, a 68-year-old volunteer was quoted as saying by the Phys.org website.</p>

<h2><strong>How does the detoxification process work?</strong></h2>

<p>Several California plants and fungi such as the telegraph weed, the California bush sunflower and Oyster mushrooms have the ability to suck up heavy metals and help decompose pollutants. They suck up metals like lead into their bodies. And later, when these plants are uprooted from the site, the soil gets effectively sanitised.</p>

<p>“When we pull out the plants, we've removed the lead from the soil," says Danielle Stevenson, a mycologist and the leader of the programme. She says that lead recovered from plants then can be recycled and reused.</p>

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<p>Similarly, Oyster mushrooms are good at sucking up diesel from the soil. "Those same fungi that in nature would eat a dead tree will also recognize diesel oil, for example, as a food source. The reason is, it's basically the same thing. A lot of our fossil fuels are just dead stuff that got compressed over long periods of time," observes Stevenson.</p>

<h2><strong>Way better than the traditional way of cleaning up sites?</strong></h2>

<p>According to Stevenson, bioremediation techniques are proving to be a highly cost-effective alternative to traditional methods of environmental cleanup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She explains, "The conventional method of cleaning up sites is just to dig up all the contaminated soil and to dump it somewhere else. That approach doesn't actually solve the problem, right? It just moves it somewhere else." This approach has not only been ineffective in tackling the issue but has also proven to be a financial burden.</p>

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<p>The bioremediation project, undertaken on three sites in the Los Angeles area, has shown immense promise thus far, with a budget of approximately $200,000. Early results have given rise to optimism among experts and stakeholders involved in the field of environmental remediation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cost-effectiveness of bioremediation has the potential to revolutionise the cleanup efforts required for numerous commercial sites that have outlived their usefulness and are left abandoned.</p>

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A cleansing programme being run by the University of California Riverside is helping California get rid of industrial waste with the help of plants and fungi. The plants, referred to as solar-powered vacuum cleaners by experts, have an extraordinary ability to suck out heavy metals from soil and rid it completely of all forms of pollutants. One such plant employed in the process is California buckwheat, whose beautiful pink and white flowers have this special ability to detoxify the soil. "That's the miracle of life," Kreigh Hampel, a 68-year-old volunteer was quoted as saying by the Phys.org website. How does the detoxification process work? Several California plants and fungi such as the telegraph weed, the California bush sunflower and Oyster mushrooms have the ability to suck up heavy metals and help decompose pollutants. They suck up metals like lead into their bodies. And later, when these plants are uprooted from the site, the soil gets effectively sanitised. “When we pull out the plants, we've removed the lead from the soil," says Danielle Stevenson, a mycologist and the leader of the programme. She says that lead recovered from plants then can be recycled and reused. Watch: In soaked California, only 2% residents insured against flood × Similarly, Oyster mushrooms are good at sucking up diesel from the soil. "Those same fungi that in nature would eat a dead tree will also recognize diesel oil, for example, as a food source. The reason is, it's basically the same thing. A lot of our fossil fuels are just dead stuff that got compressed over long periods of time," observes Stevenson. Way better than the traditional way of cleaning up sites? According to Stevenson, bioremediation techniques are proving to be a highly cost-effective alternative to traditional methods of environmental cleanup. She explains, "The conventional method of cleaning up sites is just to dig up all the contaminated soil and to dump it somewhere else. That approach doesn't actually solve the problem, right? It just moves it somewhere else." This approach has not only been ineffective in tackling the issue but has also proven to be a financial burden. Also Read | Tragic! California man killed by car while helping ducks cross road The bioremediation project, undertaken on three sites in the Los Angeles area, has shown immense promise thus far, with a budget of approximately $200,000. Early results have given rise to optimism among experts and stakeholders involved in the field of environmental remediation. The cost-effectiveness of bioremediation has the potential to revolutionise the cleanup efforts required for numerous commercial sites that have outlived their usefulness and are left abandoned. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>If you've lost your way in a forest and are starving, never ever think of munching on this mushroom which ironically has quite an inviting colour. The fresh green shade will entice your nutrient hungry soul. But just a few bites, and you'll get a quick lesson in why this particular mushroom is called the 'death cap' mushroom.</p>

<p>The toxins this mushroom contains&nbsp;eat away at the liver. Without medical help, and sometimes in spite of medical care, the toxins cause failure of liver and sometimes kidneys. This soon leads to death.</p>

<p>Fortunately, scientists have now zeroed in on a substance that may be an antidote to 'death cap' mushroom (Amanita phalloides). It is a dye that's called indocyanine green and already has an approval from Food and Drug Administration&nbsp;as it is used for medical diagnostic imaging.</p>

<p>A research team from China's Sun Yat-sen University has shown that indocyanine green can combat the toxin of 'death cap' mushroom and effectively block&nbsp;cell death caused due to it.</p>

<p>To study the toxicity of this mushroom, the scientists took a multi-step approach. They used a genome-wide CRISPR screening on human cell line HAP1 to analyse the destructive impact of the toxin.</p>

<h2><strong>The poison</strong></h2>

<p>When the scientists studied the toxin, they found that biosynthesis of proteins called N-glycans played significant role in cell death. Moreover, it was found that an enzyme called STT3B was a key to the mushroom’s toxicity.</p>

<h2><strong>The antidote</strong></h2>

<p>Indocyanine green, was found as potential inhibitor of STT3B. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers found that two different human cell lines - HAP1 and Hep G2- were more resistant to toxin-induced cell death when they were pre-treated with indocyanine green.</p>

<p>The researchers then carried out tests on live mice. The toxin was injected into them and they were treated with indocyanine green four hours later. The organs of the mice were monitored. It was found that the treated mice had less organ damage and even cell death. They had higher survivability.</p>

<h2><strong>However, there is still a ‘but’</strong></h2>

<p>It may still be a bad idea to eat 'death cap' mushroom though.</p>

<p>It was found that treatment with indocyanine green lost its usefulness after 8-12 hours. By this time, the organ damage reaches an irreversible stage. It was hence suggested that the treatment should be sought as early as possible.</p>

<p>"Overall," the researchers write, "we show that by coupling whole-genome functional genomic characterisation with in silico drug prediction, we can rapidly define and then target medically relevant processes."</p>

<p>The research has been published in Nature Communications and has been reported by ScienceAlert.</p>

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If you've lost your way in a forest and are starving, never ever think of munching on this mushroom which ironically has quite an inviting colour. The fresh green shade will entice your nutrient hungry soul.

If you've lost your way in a forest and are starving, never ever think of munching on this mushroom which ironically has quite an inviting colour. The fresh green shade will entice your nutrient hungry soul. But just a few bites, and you'll get a quick lesson in why this particular mushroom is called the 'death cap' mushroom. The toxins this mushroom contains eat away at the liver. Without medical help, and sometimes in spite of medical care, the toxins cause failure of liver and sometimes kidneys. This soon leads to death. Fortunately, scientists have now zeroed in on a substance that may be an antidote to 'death cap' mushroom (Amanita phalloides). It is a dye that's called indocyanine green and already has an approval from Food and Drug Administration as it is used for medical diagnostic imaging. A research team from China's Sun Yat-sen University has shown that indocyanine green can combat the toxin of 'death cap' mushroom and effectively block cell death caused due to it. To study the toxicity of this mushroom, the scientists took a multi-step approach. They used a genome-wide CRISPR screening on human cell line HAP1 to analyse the destructive impact of the toxin. The poison When the scientists studied the toxin, they found that biosynthesis of proteins called N-glycans played significant role in cell death. Moreover, it was found that an enzyme called STT3B was a key to the mushroom’s toxicity. The antidote Indocyanine green, was found as potential inhibitor of STT3B. The researchers found that two different human cell lines - HAP1 and Hep G2- were more resistant to toxin-induced cell death when they were pre-treated with indocyanine green. The researchers then carried out tests on live mice. The toxin was injected into them and they were treated with indocyanine green four hours later. The organs of the mice were monitored. It was found that the treated mice had less organ damage and even cell death. They had higher survivability. However, there is still a ‘but’ It may still be a bad idea to eat 'death cap' mushroom though. It was found that treatment with indocyanine green lost its usefulness after 8-12 hours. By this time, the organ damage reaches an irreversible stage. It was hence suggested that the treatment should be sought as early as possible. "Overall," the researchers write, "we show that by coupling whole-genome functional genomic characterisation with in silico drug prediction, we can rapidly define and then target medically relevant processes." The research has been published in Nature Communications and has been reported by ScienceAlert. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World’s deadliest ‘death cap’ mushroom has anti-dote, but still don’t eat it

Death caps are credited to be the most poisonous mushrooms in the world and they are estimated to cause 90% of all deaths from mushroom poisoning globally. A China-led team of researchers have found a possible antidote to the Death Cap mushroom that has claimed many lives over the years.

Scientists find the antidote for the world's most poisonous mushroom called Death Cap

<p>Australian scientists have identified a new active compound&nbsp;in an edible mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, that is capable of boosting nerve growth and even enhancing memory. The University of Queensland’s pre-clinical test has found that edible Lion's Mane mushrooms have a significant impact on the growth of human brain cells.</p>

<p>Researchers feel this discovery could be used&nbsp;to protect against&nbsp;and treat Alzheimer's disease</p>

<p>According to Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute, his team has&nbsp;identified new active compounds in&nbsp;the mushroom that improve brain cell growth. "Extracts from these so-called ‘lion’s mane’ mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine in Asian countries for centuries, but we wanted to scientifically determine their potential effect on brain cells," Professor Meunier shared.</p>

<p>"Pre-clinical testing found the lion’s mane mushroom had a significant impact on the growth of brain cells and improving memory. Laboratory tests measured the neurotrophic effects of compounds isolated from Hericium erinaceus on cultured brain cells, and surprisingly we found that the active compounds promote neuron projections, extending and connecting to other neurons,"&nbsp;Professor Meunier added.</p>

<p>"Using super-resolution microscopy, we found the mushroom extract and its active components largely increase the size of growth cones, which are particularly important for brain cells to sense their environment and establish new connections with other neurons in the brain," he concluded.</p>

<p>UQ’s Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol, who is a co-author of the study, feel that the discovery had applications that could treat and protect patients against neurodegenerative cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.</p>

<p>"Our idea was to identify bioactive compounds from natural sources that could reach the brain and regulate the growth of neurons, resulting in improved memory formation,"&nbsp;Dr Martinez-Marmol said.</p>

<p>Dr Dae Hee Lee from CNGBio Co, which has supported the research project, said that the properties of lion’s mane mushrooms had been used to treat ailments and maintain health in traditional Chinese medicine since antiquity.</p>

<p>"This important research is unravelling the molecular mechanism of lion’s mane mushroom compounds and their effects on brain function, particularly memory,"&nbsp;Dr Lee revealed.</p>

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Australian scientists have identified a new active compound in an edible mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, that is capable of boosting nerve growth and even enhancing memory. The University of Queensland’s pre-clinical test has found that edible Lion's Mane mushrooms have a significant impact on the growth of human brain cells. Researchers feel this discovery could be used to protect against and treat Alzheimer's disease According to Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute, his team has identified new active compounds in the mushroom that improve brain cell growth. "Extracts from these so-called ‘lion’s mane’ mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine in Asian countries for centuries, but we wanted to scientifically determine their potential effect on brain cells," Professor Meunier shared. "Pre-clinical testing found the lion’s mane mushroom had a significant impact on the growth of brain cells and improving memory. Laboratory tests measured the neurotrophic effects of compounds isolated from Hericium erinaceus on cultured brain cells, and surprisingly we found that the active compounds promote neuron projections, extending and connecting to other neurons," Professor Meunier added. "Using super-resolution microscopy, we found the mushroom extract and its active components largely increase the size of growth cones, which are particularly important for brain cells to sense their environment and establish new connections with other neurons in the brain," he concluded. UQ’s Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol, who is a co-author of the study, feel that the discovery had applications that could treat and protect patients against neurodegenerative cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. "Our idea was to identify bioactive compounds from natural sources that could reach the brain and regulate the growth of neurons, resulting in improved memory formation," Dr Martinez-Marmol said. Dr Dae Hee Lee from CNGBio Co, which has supported the research project, said that the properties of lion’s mane mushrooms had been used to treat ailments and maintain health in traditional Chinese medicine since antiquity. "This important research is unravelling the molecular mechanism of lion’s mane mushroom compounds and their effects on brain function, particularly memory," Dr Lee revealed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Trending on WION | Magic mushrooms likely to be world's most effective tool against depression

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<p>A <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01744-z">study</a> published on Monday (April 11) in the journal&nbsp;<em>Nature Medicine</em>&nbsp;suggests that the magic mushroom's drug psilocybin can help treat depression, leading to long-term improvements in the severe symptoms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The small study states that the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms can help people stop having or getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Magic mushrooms are also called shrooms or mushrooms. They&nbsp;are&nbsp;a type of mushroom that contains the drugs psilocybin or psilocin and these drugs cause hallucinations after consuming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study 'Increased global integration in the brain after psilocybin therapy for depression' focuses on the need for new and improved treatments for depression. The study was conducted by the Imperial College of London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Depression is a medical illness that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks or acts. Although, it is a highly prevalent mental health condition. The incidence of depression has increased during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study tells that psilocybin therapy shows antidepressant potential.&nbsp;Although, the study also stated that psilocybin therapy's therapeutic actions are not well understood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Professor David Nutt, head of the Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research, said as quoted by Daily Mail: "These findings are important because for the first time we find that psilocybin works differently from conventional antidepressants — making the brain more flexible and fluid, and less entrenched in the negative thinking&nbsp;patterns associated with depression."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This supports our initial predictions and confirms psilocybin could be a real alternative approach to depression treatments," Nutt added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study assessed the subacute impact of psilocybin on brain function in two clinical trials - the first was an open-label trial of orally administered psilocybin and the second trial was a double-blind phase II randomised controlled trial comparing psilocybin therapy with escitalopram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A part of the study read: "In both trials, the antidepressant response to psilocybin was rapid, sustained and correlated with decreases in fMRI brain network modularity, implying that psilocybin’s antidepressant action may depend on a global increase in brain network integration."&nbsp;</p>

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A study published on Monday (April 11) in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that the magic mushroom's drug psilocybin can help treat depression, leading to long-term improvements in the severe symptoms.

A study published on Monday (April 11) in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that the magic mushroom's drug psilocybin can help treat depression, leading to long-term improvements in the severe symptoms. The small study states that the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms can help people stop having or getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking. Magic mushrooms are also called shrooms or mushrooms. They are a type of mushroom that contains the drugs psilocybin or psilocin and these drugs cause hallucinations after consuming. The study 'Increased global integration in the brain after psilocybin therapy for depression' focuses on the need for new and improved treatments for depression. The study was conducted by the Imperial College of London. Depression is a medical illness that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks or acts. Although, it is a highly prevalent mental health condition. The incidence of depression has increased during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The study tells that psilocybin therapy shows antidepressant potential. Although, the study also stated that psilocybin therapy's therapeutic actions are not well understood. Professor David Nutt, head of the Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research, said as quoted by Daily Mail: "These findings are important because for the first time we find that psilocybin works differently from conventional antidepressants — making the brain more flexible and fluid, and less entrenched in the negative thinking patterns associated with depression." "This supports our initial predictions and confirms psilocybin could be a real alternative approach to depression treatments," Nutt added. The study assessed the subacute impact of psilocybin on brain function in two clinical trials - the first was an open-label trial of orally administered psilocybin and the second trial was a double-blind phase II randomised controlled trial comparing psilocybin therapy with escitalopram. A part of the study read: "In both trials, the antidepressant response to psilocybin was rapid, sustained and correlated with decreases in fMRI brain network modularity, implying that psilocybin’s antidepressant action may depend on a global increase in brain network integration." WATCH | Fight heat wave with these 7 items in your diet ×

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