"Toxic fungus believed to have been present in Tutankhamun's tomb is being developed to treat leukaemia. Cancer was in the news last week, with a report about patients in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda who had been examined for the disease. Samples from people who might possibly have cancer were screened to determine how they should be treated, if at all."
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A toxic fungus believed to have been present in Tutankhamun's tomb is being developed as a potential treatment for leukaemia. Research is translating bioactive compounds from the fungus into therapeutic applications targeting blood cancer. Patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda were examined for possible cancer. Diagnostic samples from people who might have cancer underwent screening to determine whether and how they should be treated. Screening outcomes influence clinical decisions about treatment intensity, follow-up, and patient management. The development bridges historical microbiology and modern oncology, exploring novel drug leads.
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