SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 20, 2026Nautilus

Mushrooms Stole a Trick From Bacteria. It Could Help Us Control the Weather

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Fungi from the Mortierellaceae family acquired genes from bacteria to produce ice-nucleating proteins. These proteins could replace toxic chemicals in cloud seeding, providing a safer, natural method for weather control.

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