˜Corn Smut  � Revolting Fungus That Could Make You Younger and Healthier œThe devils corn This looks like an alien parasite, or maybe an evil brain, but its actually a fungus that attacks corn. U.S. farmers call it œcorn smut and have spent millions to eradicate it. But its actually better for you than corn.   A new study, released in the journal Food Chemistry reveal that corn smut, also called œthe devils corn, actually contains valuable nutrients that arent found in the corn that it feeds off. In Mexico, the fungus is called huitlacoche, and its already considered a delicacy. But U.S. farmers, and the U.S. government, have spent millions of dollars to eradicate the blight and develop œsmut-resistant strains of corn. Continue reading io9 Share ThisSubscribedel.icio.usFacebookRedditStumbleUponTechnorati