New MS Drug from Chinese Fungus

Research on ancient Chinese fungus leads to MS drug.
The Wall Street Journal (6/22, Landers) reports that for many years, Chinese medicine has noted the healing properties in a certain type of fungus known to destroy bugs. Now, fingolimod, a medication drawing on those observations, may soon be approved as a treatment for multiple sclerosis. Earlier this month, an FDA panel recommended that the agency approve the drug.