Luminous fungi have long attracted public attention in Japan, from old folklore and fiction to
current tourism, children's toys, games, and picture books. At present, 25 species of …

The complex and diverse phenomenon of fungal bioluminescence has captured human
curiosity. Nevertheless, in the field of studies, there are not many attempts made particularly …

This study demonstrates the development of a humanized luciferase imaging reporter based
on a recently discovered mushroom luciferase (Luz) from Neonothopanus nambi. In vitro …

Agaricus subrufescens, also known as the “sun mushroom,” has significant nutritional and
medicinal value. However, its short shelf life due to the browning process results in post …

In recent years, the increasing global demand for mushrooms has made the enhancement of
mushroom yield a focal point of research. Currently, the primary methods for developing …

Fungi are among the least understood life forms on the planet, and bioluminescence
suggests that hundreds of species may still exist. A natural light-emitting process called …

The fungal genus Omphalotus is noted for its bioluminescence and the production of
biologically active secondary metabolites. We isolated 47 fungal strains of Omphalotus …

Bioluminescence is a type of chemiluminescence that arises from a luciferase-catalyzed
oxidation reaction of luciferin. Molecular biology and comparative genomics have recently …

Agaricus subrufescens, also known as the “mushroom of the sun,” has significant nutritional
and medicinal value. However, its short shelf life due to the browning process results in post …