Scientists discovered a cancer-fighting compound in mold from ancient tombs, revealing a powerful new drug against leukemia.

In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon ...

The notorious Aspergillus flavus - dubbed the "mummy's curse" could hold the secret in the cure for cancer.

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King ...

A dreaded fungus known to inhabit tombs has been reconstituted as a treatment for leukemia and is performing as effectively ...

Aspergillus flavus is a toxic crop fungus that has been linked to deaths in the excavation of ancient tombs. It was recently used in a test against leukemia cells and resulted in those cells being ...

Aspergillus flavus is a toxic crop fungus that has been linked to deaths in the excavation of ancient tombs. It was recently used in a test against leukemia cells and resulted in those cells ...

Treatment from beyond the grave. The "pharaoh's curse" fungus, Aspergillus flavus, can be used to fight leukemia, according to a study published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology.The fungus ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound after isolating a new class of molecules from it.

The deadly fungus credited with killing the archaeologists that opened the tomb of King Tut might become a treatment for ...

Fungi like Aspergillus flavus, which thrive in hermetically sealed, humid environments, were dormant in King Tut’s tomb for centuries. Once the tomb was opened, spores could disperse into the ...