Scientists discovered a new chemical compound produced by a marine mushroom found growing on driftwood in Norway. This is significant because it’s the first time any compound has been isolated from this genus of marine fungi. The compound shows some ability to kill melanoma cancer cells, though the effect is relatively weak. This research helps expand our understanding of marine organisms as potential sources of new medicines. Impacts on everyday life: • Demonstrates the potential of marine organisms as sources of new drug candidates • Advances our understanding of marine fungi and their chemical products • Contributes to cancer research by identifying compounds with anti-cancer properties • Shows the importance of exploring understudied organisms for new chemical discoveries • Highlights the value of preserving marine biodiversity for medical research