Antarctic fungi offer new hope for Alzheimer’s drug discovery - Teoh Teow Chong and Mohammed Rizman Idid
Researchers from Universiti Malaya have discovered that fungi from Antarctica contain compounds that may help treat Alzheimer's disease. These fungi have evolved unique survival strategies that produce natural antioxidants capable of interacting with Alzheimer's-related proteins.
AUGUST 17 — Antarctica is best known for its vast ice sheets and its role in regulating the Earth’s climate. Yet beyond its frozen landscape lies one of the world’s last great frontiers for scientific discovery. Researchers from Universiti Malaya have uncovered promising evidence that fungi from Antarctica may contribute to the development of future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, demonstrating how Antarctic research can generate tangible benefits for human health and society.
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