Nature is a numbers game. We need all the support we can get as our immune systems and health are under assault from pollution, stress, contaminated food and age-related diseases as our lifespans increase. Paul Stamets ageassaultcontaminate share on social
Life exists throughout the cosmos and is a consequence of matter in the universe. Paul Stamets consequencecosmosexist Change image and share on social
Chaga mycelium is relatively easy to grow by using methods already practiced elsewhere in the mushroom industry. Its mycelium is initially an off-whitish color, deepening with age. Paul Stamets agechagacolor Change image and share on social
Known colloquially as 'winter,' 'golden needle,' and 'velvet foot' mushrooms, enoki mushrooms grow across much of the world, inhabiting dead conifer trees and stumps, and generally appearing throughout the late fall and winter months. Paul Stamets appearcolloquiallyconifer share on social
Chaga is significant in ethnomycology, forest ecology, and increasingly in pharmacognosy. Its long-term human use and cultural eastern European and Russian acceptance should awaken serious researchers to its potential as a reservoir of new medicines, and as a powerful preventive ally for protecting DNA. Paul Stamets acceptanceallyawaken share on social
Disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, oil spills and radioactive fallout cause massive death of people, pigs, bats and birds. These disasters also impact the immune health of survivors. All harbor viruses. Paul Stamets batbirddeath share on social
Maitake can achieve humongous sizes, sometimes up to 50 pounds per specimen! Massive maitake can form annually from dying dendritic tree roots for many years, even decades. Paul Stamets achieveannuallydecade Change image and share on social
Fungi are the grand recyclers of the planet and the vanguard species in habitat restoration. Paul Stamets fungusgrandhabitat Change image and share on social
For many years, I have sought and studied Agarikon, an unusual mushroom native to the old growth conifer forests of North America and Europe. Paul Stamets agarikonamericaconifer Change image and share on social
The virus-to-cancer connection is where medicinal mushrooms offer unique opportunities for medical research. Paul Stamets cancerconnectionmedical Change image and share on social