Our Body III

Mouldy bread, inter-plant communication, Mario’s Super mushroom and beer. They all have one thing in common: fungi. This kingdom is intertwined with all sorts of ecosystems, our own biology and culture. Yet, people often associate these stunning (micro-)organisms with filth and decay. Is this stigma valid and how has it affected our understanding of fungi in a scientific way? What can we do to navigate our way through the mycological fog and is the struggle to understand fungi worth the investment?