Oregon Considered

Rare Mushrooms Could Counter Bioterrorism

June 08, 2005

0608_mushrooms.jpgOver the years, you've no doubt heard people make different arguments for protecting the remaining stands of old-growth forest in the Northwest.

Here's a new twist on the subject: saving ancient forests as a matter of national defense.

The connection is a local mushroom that could be useful to counter a bioterrorism attack.

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