Rare Fungus Shows Promise in Killing Cancer Cells

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Rare Fungus Shows Promise in Killing Cancer Cells
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Researchers in Taiwan have identified a sugar molecule called sulfate polysaccharides in the rare fungus Antrodia cinnamomea that shows promise in killing cancer cells and reducing inflammation, paving the way for potential new cancer therapies, though further testing in humans is needed.

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