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<i>Cordyceps militaris</i> (<i>C. militaris</i>) is a valued medicinal fungus that can be traced back thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Both TCM and modern scientific research have confirmed the positive effects of <i>C. militaris</i> on human health. In recent years, <i>C. militaris</i> has gained wide popularity; unfortunately, strains often degrade during cultivation, resulting in a decline in fruiting bodies and active components that negatively impacts the development of <i>C. militaris</i> in the health food and medicine industries. This review summarizes the current progresses in research on the genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and genetic manipulation of <i>C. militaris</i> and discusses its primary metabolites and strain degradation mechanisms. The current challenges and future prospects of <i>C. militaris</i> research are also discussed.