Monday, December 10, 2012

Zombie Tincture

Zombie Caterpillar Fungus Could Heal Humans
A fungus that attacks caterpillars’ brains could benefit humans.
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Scientists have found that a chemical in the caterpillar fungus, cordecypin, has anti-inflammatory properties that could lead to the development of new drugs to treat cancer, asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Not bad for a parasitic fungus that turns caterpillars into zombies.
Mmm.  Sounds delicious.