This Week in Science: Anti-Cancer Fungal Compound, a Golden Shark, And More! - ScienceAlert
Google News • 1/10/2026 • Last cited 1/12/2026
Summary
Scientists have successfully synthesized a promising anti-cancer fungal compound after 55 years of research, according to ScienceAlert. Additionally, MIT and Harvard have made progress in solving a long-standing chemistry puzzle related to cancer therapy, as reported by Mugglehead Magazine.
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