Rare parasitic fungi could have anti-flammatory benefits

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 17:01 in Biology & Nature

Caterpillar fungi are rare parasites found on hibernating caterpillars in the mountains of Tibet. For centuries they have been highly prized as a traditional Chinese medicine - just a small amount can fetch hundreds of dollars.

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