Did you know that the fungi Cordyceps, which has been used in traditional medicine in Asia for centuries, has been shown to have potential as a treatment for cancer? The fungus produces a chemical called cordycepin, which has been found to inhibit the signals that trigger the rapid growth of cancer cells. This means that it could potentially be used as a more targeted and less harmful treatment option compared to traditional methods.
Cordyceps is a real-life organism that infects ants and caterpillars, turning them into