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From cursed tomb fungus to cancer cure: Aspergillus flavus yields potent new drug

Penn-led researchers have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound. After isolating a new class of molecules from…

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Environment

Australia’s critically endangered alpine tree frogs sidestep deadly fungus with sexual plan B | Australia news

The number of critically endangered alpine tree frogs, found only in the Australian alps, has crashed by about 80% since…

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Health

Student discovers long-awaited mystery fungus sought by LSD’s inventor

Making a discovery with the potential for innovative applications in pharmaceutical development, a West Virginia University microbiology student has found…

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Health

Fungus ‘hacks’ natural immune system causing neurodegeneration in fruit flies

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly’s own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to…

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