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Cancer: Orange-Colored Pigment Found In Lichens Could Fight Leukemia, New Study Shows
Orange lichens could be a potential source for anticancer drugs, Emory researchers revealed in a new study. A pigment known as parietin found in the lichens was tested on acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells and found to have significantly reduced or prevented cell growth within 48 hours.
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