Mushrooms are amazing. Recent advances in mycology reveal powerful healing properties that have the potential to aid in the treatment of cancer, HIV, herpes and influenza.
Equally impressive are the fungi's bio-remediating properties. Mushrooms are able to remove or neutralize pollutants, like soil-bound heavy metals near the Fukushima nuclear disaster area, or oil spills.
Legendary mycologist Paul Stamets, author of Mycelium Running, and director Louie Schwartzberg have collaborated on a new film, Fantastic Fungi, which tells the tale of the incredible healing powers of mushrooms.