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MIT Synthesizes 50-Year-Old Fungal Compound That Could Treat Pediatric Brain Cancer
MIT chemists have synthesized verticillin A for the first time since its discovery in 1970, overcoming molecular complexity that stymied researchers for decades
Dec 15, 2025


Fungal Vaccines Remain Out of Reach as Drug-Resistant Infections Spread Across Europe
Reported Candidozyma auris cases in Europe rose to 1,346 in 2023 across 18 countries, with several reporting regional or national spread. The fungus is highly transmissible, difficult to control, and often resistant to antifungal drugs, posing a significant challenge for hospitals. Europe’s limited surveillance and laboratory capacity leave the true scale of infections uncertain.
Dec 1, 2025


Compass Pathways Brings Psilocybin Therapy for Mental Health Closer to Market
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Compass Pathways accelerates its planned commercial launch of COMP360 for treatment-resistant depression by up to a year after favourable engagement with the FDA. Phase 3 data remain the decisive hurdle, with key 9-week and 26-week readouts expected in early 2026. Despite rising losses linked to warrant liability adjustments, the company reports a strengthened cash position sufficient to operate into 2027. Regulatory momentum and
Nov 19, 2025


African Mushrooms: An Untapped Resource for Nutrition and Healthcare
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Over 480 mushroom species across 126 genera have been identified in Africa, yet...
Oct 2, 2025


Fungi Health Innovation: Mycelium Scaffolds Could Transform Regenerative Medicine
For decades, tissue engineering has relied on synthetic polymers, ceramics, and animal-derived collagen to support healing after injury....
May 22, 2025
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