scientist recently discovered a fungus - killing molecule so dear at its chore , it wasnamed after everyone ’s favorite Hollywood assassinKeanu Reeves . Named keanumycins , they are unbelievably potent against fungus that both kill crops and infect humans , add up a raw weapon system to the very limited arsenal of fungicides currently available .
According to the researchers , they were named after Reeves because just like the molecules , " he , too , is highly lethal in his roles . "
Now , Keanu Reeveshas responded to the naming , pointing out that being eternize in the scientific community is awesome , but that he is not the pitiless killer that he play in movies .
“ … Hi , give thanks you … they should ’ve called it John Wick … but that ’s pretty nerveless … and surreal for me . But thanks , scientist masses ! Good portion , and thank you for help us , ” said Reeves in a Reddit Ask Me Anythingpost .
It ’s a fair point ; maybe “ baba - yagamycins ” was already have .
The molecules were detect after scientists looked for a viable alternative to current antimycotics , which many human - morbific fungi are now resistant to . The team light upon the new keanumycins , which are naturally bring about by bacteria , had some astonishing calibre .
“ Theoretically , the keanumycin - containing supernatant from Pseudomonas cultures could be used directly for plant , ” explicate field of study author Sebastian Götze , of the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology , in astatement .
It ’s also biodegradable , so has far estimable environmental credential than chemic pesticide . It is an encouraging outset , which the authors intend to follow up with further research , but it does n’t only stop at plants .
" In addition , we tested the isolated heart and soul against various fungi that infect humans . We get hold that it powerfully inhibits the morbific fungus Candida albicans , among others , " Götze continue .
Promisingly , keanumycin seems to work at low assiduity without being highly toxic to human cells .
