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

The notorious Aspergillus flavus - dubbed the "mummy's curse" could hold the secret in the cure for cancer.

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

A dreaded fungus known to inhabit tombs has been reconstituted as a treatment for leukemia and is performing as effectively ...

A fatal fungus once thought to be a curse could potentially help fight disease. Scientists discovered molecules in a fungus ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound after ...

The mystery deepened in the 1970s when a team of scientists entered the tomb of Polish king Casimir IV. Within weeks, 10 out ...

University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) researchers may help undo the "pharaoh's curse" that's been attributed to Aspergillus flavus, discovering that it contains a new class of molecules that, when ...

Fungi like Aspergillus flavus, which thrive in hermetically sealed, humid environments, were dormant in King Tut’s tomb for centuries. Once the tomb was opened, spores could disperse into the ...

Aspergillus flavus can lie dormant for centuries, only becoming active again once disturbed. It is known to grow on cereals, which were often sealed inside tombs as grave goods.