Antarctic fungi may survive Martian conditions
The quest for life on Mars is as tantalizing as ever and now, an experiment conducted on the International Space Station has suggested that fungi and lichens may be able to survive on Mars.
Jan 29, 2016, 17:00 PM IST
Orange lichen pigment can be used as anticancer drug
Researchers have revealed in a recent study that an orange pigment found in lichens and rhubarb called parietin may have potential as an anti-cancer drug.
Oct 20, 2015, 18:03 PM IST