SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 6, 2026Science Daily

Scientists solve a 30-year rye pollen mystery that could transform cancer research

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Northwestern University chemists solved a 30-year mystery by building two rye pollen molecules — secalosides A and B — from scratch in the lab, confirming their exact structures. These compounds showed tumor-fighting potential in animal studies, and knowing their precise structure could now guide new cancer treatments.

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