A vast world of rock-eating fungi lurks deep underneath the Great Lakes

Researchers discovered a vibrant ecosystem that is'dark, ancient, and almost entirely hidden' from humans. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A research team led by University of Michigan isolated and grew more than 200 kinds of fungi from the deep subsurface. The collection is now the first public collection of deep subsurface fungi, and is stored at the U-M Herbarium. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week.