Local knowledge systems: how can they help to guide ecological transition and a freer world?
Local knowledge systems, which over millennia have been a pillar of people’s livelihoods in many peripheral communities throughout the world,… Read more »
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Connecting materials science with fungal biology: A personal insight
Kustrim Cerimi
Kustrim Cerimi studied biotechnology at the Technical University in Berlin and is currently doing his PhD. He is interested in the broad field of fungal biotechnology and has collaborated in various interdisciplinary projects with artists, designers and hybrid artists.
Latest posts by Kustrim Cerimi (see all)
- Connecting materials science with fungal biology: A personal insight - 15th June 2022
- Fungal pigments from the perspective of a scientist with passion for tattoos - 25th April 2022
- Fungal metabolites in pre- and postnatal human nutrition: How they may affect us and what to do about it - 25th March 2022
Today, I’d like to discuss the Article Collection “Connecting materials science with fungal biology“ which comprised twelve… Read more »
Highlighting four posters from the 2022 Fungal Genetics Conference
We take a closer look at some of the posters presented at this year’s Fungal Genetics Conference chosen by PhD students.
Fungal pigments from the perspective of a scientist with passion for tattoos
Kustrim Cerimi speculates how fungal pigments could be used in tattoos in the future.
Fungal metabolites in pre- and postnatal human nutrition: How they may affect us and what to do about it
Kustrim Cerimi takes a closer look at fungal metabolites in human nutrition.
Scientists of the future: Matteo Gregori discusses his research path into Arctic microbiology
As part of our Scientists of the Future series, we talk to Matteo (Nello) Gregori, PhD Student at the University of Warwick, on… Read more »
Scientists of the Future: Rebecca Ansorge talks to us about her research on the gut microbiome
For our 'Scientists of the Future' series, we talk today to Dr Rebecca Ansorge from the Quadram Institute about her research, what… Read more »
Mushroom meat substitutes: A brief patent overview
Kustrim Cerimi takes a look at the benefits of fungal-based meat alternatives, as well as the patents in the field.