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Researching Anti-viral Compounds in Mycelium
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41:32 - 48:55 (07:23)

In this transcript, the speaker talks about his research on anti-viral compounds in mycelium and his experience with filing a patent that was briefly taken out for national security reasons.

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The potential anti-viral properties of mycelium have been discovered in multiple studies, particularly against pox viruses.
41:32 - 44:32 (03:00)
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Mycelium
Summary

The potential anti-viral properties of mycelium have been discovered in multiple studies, particularly against pox viruses. While the mechanism of how mycelium works against viruses is still unclear, it shows promising results in vitro and testing is being done in vivo.

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Researching Anti-viral Compounds in Mycelium
Episode
#340: Paul Stamets — How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
A story about a government overreach incident where a business had to shut down and decentralize after sending the wrong results to the wrong person, and a black hawk helicopter was seen flying over the laboratories.
44:32 - 47:21 (02:48)
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Government Overreach
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A story about a government overreach incident where a business had to shut down and decentralize after sending the wrong results to the wrong person, and a black hawk helicopter was seen flying over the laboratories.

Chapter
Researching Anti-viral Compounds in Mycelium
Episode
#340: Paul Stamets — How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker recounts his experience with getting a patent approved after having it pulled by the Department of Defense due to national security concerns, resulting in a 10-year wait for approval, ultimately leading to paradigm-shifting results.
47:21 - 48:55 (01:33)
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Patent Approval
Summary

The speaker recounts his experience with getting a patent approved after having it pulled by the Department of Defense due to national security concerns, resulting in a 10-year wait for approval, ultimately leading to paradigm-shifting results.

Chapter
Researching Anti-viral Compounds in Mycelium
Episode
#340: Paul Stamets — How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show