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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study has researched a chemical compound derived from a unique caterpillar fungus known for its potential as a cancer ...

New research into a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus that has shown promise as a possible cancer treatment has revealed how it interacts with genes to interrupt cell growth signals. The ...

New research by scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy demonstrates how a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus can help slow down the growth of cancer cells. Using ...

NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom — In a remarkable discovery, researchers have uncovered the key behind a traditional Asian medicine’s potential to combat cancer. The compound in question, cordycepin, is ...

Researchers have found that the fungus Cordyceps militaris contains a key ingredient that could be used to attack tumor cells. Reading time 2 minutes A deadly pest in caterpillars may very well help ...

It's known as the Viagra of the Himalayas, and it can cost as much as $50,000 a pound. The world's most expensive fungus is known in Tibetan as... Yartsa gunbu (Cordyceps Sinensis) sliced in half.