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Media coverage on Physalis discovery

On March 26, 2012, the University of Kansas released the news that our program had discovered new plant-based molecules with cancer-fighting potential in Physalis longifolia (wild tomatillo), a plant native to Kansas. This story has been picked up by the media outlets listed below.

In addition, the Wichita Eagle published the followed article on Oct. 7, 2012:
Researchers hope prairie’s wild tomatillo may provide medical breakthrough in cancer fight

University of Kansas
KU website

Regional outlets

Lawrence Journal-World (also 6 News television spot, not available online)
WIBW.com (radio, Topeka)
Topeka Capitol-Journal
Wichita Eagle

National media
Indian Country Today Media Network

Blogs
softpedia.com
medicalxpress.com

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