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Search in compost heap leads to potential liver cancer cure

Search in compost heap leads to potential liver cancer cure

Microbiologists from Wageningen University & Research have discovered a potential treatment for liver cancer following a find in a compost heap. The results of their study were published in the scientific journal Nature this Wednesday.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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