The compound, known as cordycepin, is produced by a parasitic fungus called Cordyceps militaris that infects caterpillars. The fungus itself is well known for its medicinal qualities, particularly ...

Scientists in the UK have found evidence that a parasitic caterpillar fungus contains a key ingredient that could be used to disrupt the growth of tumor cells. The fungus is called Cordyceps ...

This discovery sheds light on how parasitic fungi can control the behavior ... is not alone in its macabre manipulation of insects. Cordyceps fungi, including species like Ophiocordyceps ...

Researchers at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy found the remarkable cancer-fighting potential of a ...

Researchers found the secret of a Chinese medicine made from a caterpillar fungus, Cordycepin, and its potential for ...

A type of fungus that grows on caterpillars can slow down growth of cancer cells, new research has found. Cordycepin, a ...