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Caterpillar Fungus Used in Chinese Medicine Slows the Growth of Cancer Cells, Shows New Study

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New research into the chemical produced by the caterpillar fungus has revealed how it interacts with genes to interrupt the very cell growth signals that drive uncontrolled cancer growth.

Scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy measured the effects of cordycepin on the activity of thousands of genes in multiple cell lines.

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