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Deadly "pharaoh’s curse fungus" could be used to fight cancer.

From @popsci@universeodon.com: "A deadly fungus linked to deaths in archaeologists excavating ancient tombs has been turned into a new cancer-fighting compound."

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[–] Greengordon@spore.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

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That's a pretty deadly fungus, killing 10 of 12 infected.