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ArticlePloS one2025

Sustainable memristors from shiitake mycelium for high-frequency bioelectronics.

John LaRocco, Qudsia Tahmina, Ruben Petreaca, John Simonis, Justin Hill

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Article in PloS one, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

John LaRoccoPsychiatry and Behavioral Health, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2116-5720
Qudsia TahminaCollege of Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America.
Ruben PetreacaCollege of Arts and Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America.
John SimonisCollege of Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America.
Justin HillCollege of Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the structure of the brain, offers advantages in parallel processing, memory storage, and energy efficiency. However, current semiconductor-based neuromorphic chips require rare-earth materials and costly fabrication processes, whereas neural organoids need complex bioreactor maintenance. In this study, we explored shiitake (Lentinula edodes) fungi as a robust, sustainable alternative, exploiting its adaptive electrical signaling, which is akin to neuronal spiking. We demonstrate fungal computing via mycelial networks interfaced with electrodes, showing that fungal memristors can be grown, trained, and preserved through dehydration, retaining functionality at frequencies up to 5.85 kHz, with an accuracy of 90 ± 1%. Notably, shiitake has exhibited radiation resistance, suggesting its viability for aerospace applications. Our findings show that fungal computers can provide scalable, eco-friendly platforms for neuromorphic tasks, bridging bioelectronics and unconventional computing.

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ElectronicsMyceliumShiitake MushroomsElectrodes

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PMID41071833
PMCPMC12513579

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