<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Scientists at Texas A&M University develop process for building Martian homes using fungi.Research focuses on creating living materials to bind Martian regolith into strong structures.Using synthetic lichen system, microorganisms produce building materials autonomously.This innovation could revolutionize construction on Mars and reduce costs for future colonization.Funded by NASA, the technology aims to create safe shelters for human missions to Mars.