In November 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter peered through a small hole into the sealed tomb of King Tutankhamun. When ...

A group of researchers from the US turn the 'curse' into a future therapy to combat blood cancer. "This is an example of the ...

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how the fungus that may have caused King Tut’s Curse may hold the key to new ...

In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon ...

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King ...

Aspergillus flavus is a toxic crop fungus that has been linked to deaths in the excavation of ancient tombs. It was recently used in a test against leukemia cells and resulted in those cells being ...

The same deadly fungus is now being looked at as a potential cancer treatment. The therapy detailed in this new study is a ...

In the 1970s, a dozen scientists entered the tomb of Casimir IV in Poland. Within weeks, 10 of them died from Aspergillus ...

Toxic fungus may be able to help fight cancer, researchers find by: Jordan Perkins. Posted: Jun 28, 2025 / 10:23 AM MDT. Updated: Jun 28, 2025 / 10:23 AM MDT. by: Jordan Perkins.

Penn researchers transform a toxic fungus linked to ancient tombs into a powerful anti-cancer compound, offering new hope in fungal medicine.

Researchers turn a toxic fungus into cancer-fighting drug by Jordan Perkins - 06/25/25 9:31 AM ET. by Jordan Perkins - 06/25/25 9:31 AM ET. Aspergillus flavus fungus used to make the compound; ...

Lawyers say plea deal is being pursued for Chinese scientist charged in US toxic fungus case Federal authorities say the case presents national security concerns, though they have not alleged that ...