White-rot fungi like Schizophyllum commune can break down tough lignin, a strong natural material. Researchers studied how well these fungi can degrade lignin and produce laccase, an enzyme important for breaking down lignin. They found that S. commune can produce laccase and degrade lignin effectively. By using computer models, they predicted the 3D structure of S. commune's laccase and how it interacts with lignin. This information helps us understand how these fungi break down lignin, which could be useful for cleaning up pollutants in the environment.