TGIF funded project creating a "Fung-topia" “Fungi to save the world” by Carla Fresquez December 08, 2021 How fungi roots might help build a sustainable planet Researchers at UC Davis are creating sustainable structures that can be turned into everything from biodegradable plastics and circuit boards to filters that remove harmful antibiotic and pesticide residues from water. The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department features research funded by TGIF!