<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Morel of the Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blog focused on the study of mushrooms, biology, science, and their medicinal uses.  Education and insights for both enthusiasts and professionals!]]></description><link>https://www.morelofthestory.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:30:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.morelofthestory.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What's the Stem of a Mushroom Called, Stalk or Stipe--Fungal Biology]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mushroom is just a mushroom, right?  Nothing else besides what meets the eye?  (Spoiler: NO).   And what do you call the 'thing', for lack of a better term, that holds up the cap?  A stem?  A stalk?  Well, all those questions and more will be answered in this blog!  If you're going to read my other blog posts, I would really recommend you start with this one to better understand the terminology I will use (although I will try my best to define relatively new or difficult terms). The anatomy...]]></description><link>https://www.morelofthestory.org/post/understanding-fungal-biology-a-beginner-s-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c03f404e4c0bcd1e08e99d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:13:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/964d10_b99c7a0c89854eb9811ecbd39d169834~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bridgetcensus2923</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fungus That can Cross the Blood Brain Barrier: Lion's Mane &#38; the BBB]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve spent any time in the wellness or "superfood" world lately, you’ve likely heard of Hericium erinaceusor , or, as it is more commonly known, the Lion’s Mane mushroom.  It's not uncommon to see it almost worshiped by health gurus or those annoying ads that pop up while you're browsing, and it's often a major ingredient in many a mushroom supplement: but what really  makes it so popular?  After all, with all the hype this curious toothed fungus has been receiving, it's easy to dismiss...]]></description><link>https://www.morelofthestory.org/post/mushroom-identification-tips-for-enthusiasts-and-experts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c03f3f0160b7de3151b591</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/964d10_0c30e2732b7940c797d212e59e65b7f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_784,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bridgetcensus2923</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Fungi Activate your Natural Killer Cells?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are Natural Killer Cells Again...? Natural Killer (NK) cells are your first line of defense, specialized white blood cells and key components of the innate immune system.  They identify and destroy virus-infected cells and early-stage tumors.  They literally act as "natural killers" as they destroy cancerous or infected cells by producing cytokines (small signaling proteins).  Pretty sweet, right?  You're probably thinking "Well, what do a couple of fungi have to do with any of this,...]]></description><link>https://www.morelofthestory.org/post/exploring-medicinal-benefits-of-wild-mushrooms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c03f364e4c0bcd1e08e98a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:12:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/964d10_6d0934dd541b43e387c73db0f8f08f23~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bridgetcensus2923</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>