In recent news, Cornell researchers have used the electrical signals from fungi to control biohybrid robots. Mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, naturally senses and responds to changes in its environment, such as light, allowing the robots to adapt to these changes. This research shows how fungi can be used to create more responsive and independent robots, with potential uses in agriculture and environmental monitoring.
North Spore
Manufacturing
Portland, Maine 1,087 followers
Your access to the 🍄🍄🍄 world. Organic mushroom grow kits, spawn, sterile substrates, growing supplies & medicinals.
About us
We strive to make the world of mushrooms accessible to all, fostering collaboration and innovation to improve tomorrow. North Spore is on a mission to disrupt the food system by empowering people to grow and harvest their own healthy edible and medicinal mushrooms. In addition to the positive environmental impacts of mycelium (e.g. soil nutrient cycling, bioremediation) the potential for mushrooms to naturally improve health and wellness and become a key sustainable meat alternative are core drivers of what we do. We are a company committed to the environment and sustainability and make every effort to provide organic, natural, non-GMO, and locally sourced materials from companies that share our values. With our vertically-integrated facility, North Spore produces 100% of its spawn, sterile substrates, cultures, and kits. We take our customer's needs seriously and are fortunate to have multiple staff mycologists leading research and development, plus trained lab technicians overseeing our spawn and substrate production, in-house laboratory, and in-house culture bank. Regardless of whether we are sharing our knowledge of mushroom cultivation and foraging, our favorite mushroom recipes, or simply our overwhelming admiration for this often overlooked biological kingdom, we are striving to be a community hub for fungi enthusiasts, both beginner and expert.
- Website
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http://www.northspore.com
External link for North Spore
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Maine
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- mushroom grow kits, mushroom spawn, mushroom substrates, mushroom cultivation, urban farming, fungi, mushroom farming, mushroom growing, medicinal mushrooms, grain spawn, sawdust spawn, plug spawn, organic spawn, spawn production, sterile substrates, mushroom supplies, mushroom education, and mushroom wellness
Locations
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Primary
921 Riverside St
Portland, Maine 04103, US
Employees at North Spore
Updates
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We did a bit of digging on these new "magic mushroom gummies" flooding the market and making headlines - check it out if you have a moment and let us know your thoughts. #mushrooms #fungi #mycology #gummies
Magic Mushroom Gummies: Risks, Research, and Recent Controversies in Psychedelic Edibles
northspore.com
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If you are looking to scale your mushroom growing operation, our Commercial Growers Program offers small to mid-sized mushroom farms premium organic spawn, sterile substrates, and expert support. Our members benefit from prioritized shipments, competitive pricing, dedicated account management, and tailored advice to ensure successful cultivation. More info here: https://lnkd.in/dRK8qFrb We want to give a shoutout to some of our commercial growers using our spawn and substrates to #spreadthespore. Pictures from left to right: Timberwoods Farm, Black Forest Mushrooms, Midway Mushrooms, Fox Farm & Forage, and Tripping Gnome Farm. #mushrooms #mushroomfarm #organic #fungi #growmushrooms
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Who wants to come hang out with us next month? Mycology Outside is a full weekend retreat at The Ecology School at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine complete with workshops, presentations, demos, food, lodging, kayaking, campfires, and more. Your mycological guides will be Christopher Hobbs Ph.D., Erik Lomen, Greg Marley, Turnip Vegan, Scott Guzman, and several others including North Spore CEO Eliah Thanhauser and Lead Mycologist Jon Carver! Details and tickets can be found here: https://lnkd.in/d_h9QfcB
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We spent the weekend in Pennsylvania at the 10th annual MycoFest with William Padilla-Brown of MycoSymbiotics doing one of the things we love most: spending time with our fungi friends and capturing content to share with everyone. Stay tuned! 📽🍄 #mushrooms #fungi #videoproduction
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We had a great time at the Telluride Mushroom Festival last year. We met up with a lot of amazing people, went on stellar adventures, and learned some new things - all against the stunning backdrop of the Colorado wilderness. Here are some highlights from our adventure, prominently featuring Alan Rockefeller and Graham Steinruck. It may help get you hyped for what’s to come this year at Telluride (August 14-18)!
Inside the Biggest (Magical) Mushroom Festival in North America | Telluride Mushroom Festival
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"According to the study, [basidiomycete yeasts] are the fungal pioneers in the young postglacial soils and make a decisive contribution to the enrichment of organic carbon. The research team found that these specialized fungi are not only able to colonize the harsh Arctic landscapes before any other more complex life, but that they also provide a foothold for soil to develop by building up a base of organic carbon which other life can use."
Retreating glaciers: Fungi enhance carbon storage in young Arctic soils
sciencedaily.com
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Exciting to see more and more research highlighting Turkey Tail's bioactive compounds and emphasizing its antioxidant properties. This study also outlines potential benefits for cardiovascular health and neuroprotection - promising avenues for further research.
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor): An Edible Macrofungi with Immense Medicinal Properties
sciencedirect.com
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Join us this Saturday, July 6 at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester for a relaxing mushroom walk after all that partying!
Mushroom Identification Walk
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