Antidote for Deadly Death Cap Mushroom Discovered by Scientists
Scientists have discovered a potential antidote for the deadly toxin of the death cap mushroom, which kills up to 100 people per year and has no known antidote. Using CRISPR, researchers identified a chemical called indocyanine green (ICG) that can inhibit the mushroom's toxin. In tests on mice, 50% of those given the ICG antidote survived the toxin, with no observed side effects. Further research is needed to determine the therapeutic benefits in humans.