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MIT chemists synthesize a fungal compound that holds promise for treating brain cancer
December 03, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:

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MIT chemists synthesize a fungal compound that holds promise for treating brain cancer

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For the first time, MIT chemists have synthesized a fungal compound known as verticillin A, which was discovered more than 50 years ago and has shown potential as an anticancer agent.

The compound has a complex structure that made it . . .

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