A fatal fungus once thought to be a curse could potentially help fight disease. Scientists discovered molecules in a fungus ...

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King Tut's tomb, into a leukemia-fighting agent.

Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.

Aspergillus flavus is one of the most frequently isolated mold species in both agriculture and medicine. It is commonly found in soil and can infect a broad range of important agricultural crops.

Gao’s group isolated and purified four RiPPs from Aspergillus flavus, with these molecules showing killer results against leukemia cells. But there are obstacles to greater success.

The aspergillus flavus, named for its yellow spores, has been known as a microbial villain for years. A series of deaths following the excavation of King Tutankhamun‘s tomb in 1922 started ...

Deadly "Pharaoh's Curse" Fungus Can Help Fight Cancer, New Study Finds The researchers studied many strains of Aspergillus flavus and found that they might contain more of the chemicals.

The scientists mapped the effects of rising temperatures on global distribution of three infection-causing fungi under different climate scenarios through 2100: Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ...