G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics

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Scientists publish first complete genome of endangered agarikon fungus

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Published the agarikon genome study in its November 2026 issue

Paul Stamets spent decades collecting agarikon as the fungus disappeared from old-growth forests. Now researchers at his company Fungi Perfecti have published its complete genome, the first for this endangered medicinal polypore.

Updated Oct 14