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The toxic cousin of a gourmet delicacy could put foodies at risk of a devastating and irreversible neurological disorder.  A true morel is one of the most luxurious and sought-after wild mushrooms, often featured in high-end cuisine from risotto to a cream sauce over steak due to its earthy, nutty flavor and exclusive seasonal availability. Morels are coveted in the …

In a snug Alpine village near La Plagne, locals were stunned to learn that more than a dozen residents had developed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—over the span of just twenty years. None of the sufferers shared family ties, yet all were regular foragers of wild mushrooms. A decade-long probe by French and American scientists traced the …