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What is the primary advantage of the mycelium-based material compared to traditional animal leather?
What is the primary advantage of the mycelium-based material compared to traditional animal leather?
What was the initial focus of MycoWorks before they were approached by a shoe company?
What was the initial focus of MycoWorks before they were approached by a shoe company?
What is the process used by MycoWorks to produce their Reishi material?
What is the process used by MycoWorks to produce their Reishi material?
What is the significance of the term 'Reishi' in the context of MycoWorks' material?
What is the significance of the term 'Reishi' in the context of MycoWorks' material?
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What is the key insight or revelation that the designers working with MycoWorks have experienced?
What is the key insight or revelation that the designers working with MycoWorks have experienced?
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What is the traditional craft practiced by a dwindling number of artisans in Romania?
What is the traditional craft practiced by a dwindling number of artisans in Romania?
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What unique feature does mycelium possess that makes it a potential replacement for leather?
What unique feature does mycelium possess that makes it a potential replacement for leather?
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What was the crafting process of Tlingit artisans in Alaska primarily focused on?
What was the crafting process of Tlingit artisans in Alaska primarily focused on?
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What characteristic does agarikon fungus possess based on the 2021 study in the journal Mycologia?
What characteristic does agarikon fungus possess based on the 2021 study in the journal Mycologia?
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What distinguishes the approach of MycoWorks from the traditional artisans mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes the approach of MycoWorks from the traditional artisans mentioned in the text?
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