This research investigated how compounds extracted from the edible mushroom Morchella esculenta could potentially fight cancer. Scientists used an innovative electrical extraction method to obtain special sugar molecules (polysaccharides) from the mushroom and tested their effects on colon cancer cells. The extracted compounds were able to kill cancer cells while preserving their natural structure better than traditional extraction methods. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides new evidence for the health benefits of consuming medicinal mushrooms – Demonstrates potential natural alternatives for cancer treatment with fewer side effects – Advances food processing technology for better preservation of beneficial compounds – Shows promise for development of new anti-cancer medications from natural sources – Supports traditional knowledge about medicinal properties of mushrooms