This research discovered new compounds from a wood-inhabiting fungus that could help develop treatments for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The study isolated several compounds, with one called fomannoxin showing particularly promising results in blocking certain enzymes linked to these diseases. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease • Demonstrates the potential of fungi as sources of medicine • Shows how natural compounds might provide alternatives to synthetic drugs • Highlights the importance of preserving rare fungal species for medical research