Mycology

Medicinal Mushrooms

Discover Medicinal Mushrooms as a core part of Mycology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

What Are Fungi?

Fungi are their own kingdom — not plants, not animals. Mushrooms, molds, yeasts. Vital for ecosystems and life.

Yeast and Fermentation

Yeast is a single-celled fungus. It eats sugars and produces alcohol and carbon dioxide. Bread, beer, and wine all depend on it.

Penicillin Discovery

Discover Penicillin Discovery as a core part of Mycology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

How Trees and Fungi Trade: The Hidden World of Mycorrhizal Partnerships

Discover Mycorrhizal Relationships as a core part of Mycology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Fungi Aren't Plants: Inside a Mushroom Cell

Discover Fungal Cell Structure as a core part of Mycology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.