Mycology

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Mycology

Mycology is the branch o biology concerned wi the study o fungi, includin thair genetic an biochemical properties, thair taxonomy an thair uise tae humans as a soorce for tinder, medicine (e.g., penicillin), fuid (e.g., beer, wine, cheese, edible mushruims), an entheogens, as well as thair dangers, sic as poisonin or infection.