Aspergillus flavus quickly stood out as a prime candidate. The researchers compared the chemicals from different fungal strains to known RiPP compounds and found promising matches.

These spores may have killed famous archaeologists studying the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Now they could save lives.

Penn researchers turn a toxic fungus and ‘King Tut’s curse’ into a tool for fighting cancer Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have discovered that Aspergillus flavus produces unique molecules known as asperigimycins, which may be useful in fighting cancer.

Aflatoxin can cause serious damage to the liver, including cancer. But contamination recalls are rare.

Scientists find cancer-fighting properties in fungus from King Tut's tomb, offering hope for new leukemia treatments.

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.

(NewsNation) — 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. Aspergillus ...

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 is called "pharaoh's curse ...

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. Aspergillus flavus is a toxic ...

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.