A study says a fungus tied to the legend of Tutankhamun’s curse might help treat cancer. Researchers found that the same mold, blamed for harming those who opened King Tut’s tomb, can make a compound that kills cancer cells in the lab without harming healthy ones. The story began in the 1920s when several explorers who entered the tomb fell ill or died, and infection from the mold is a leading theory as to why.
Now, scientists are focusing on one toxin from that mold and testing it in cancer experiments. While it’s still early, results suggest this fungus compound might be a starting point for new treatments. Next steps include more lab studies and eventually animal tests. Researchers hope this discovery could turn an old curse into a future hope against cancer.
Source: NY Post