This research discovered a new enzyme from wood-decaying fungi that can modify various chemical compounds by adding sugar molecules to them. This discovery is significant for developing better ways to produce medicines and other valuable chemicals. The enzyme works by making toxic compounds less harmful, which is similar to how our bodies process medications. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to more efficient and environmentally friendly ways to produce medicines • May help develop new methods for improving drug properties like solubility and stability • Demonstrates nature’s potential as a source of useful industrial tools • Could contribute to more sustainable chemical manufacturing processes • May help in developing new ways to detoxify harmful compounds in the environment