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Fungus made fashion—researchers turn living organisms into textiles
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Fungus made fashion—researchers turn living organisms into textiles

Imagine wearing clothes that are actually alive! Researchers have developed a biodegradable textile made from fungi that can even host engineered microbes to change color or provide UV protection. This living material can renew itself if damaged, which is just mind-blowing. While it’s not ready for your winter wardrobe yet, it opens up exciting possibilities for sustainable fashion and innovative uses like temporary structures.
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