The results of this study further enrich the types of molecules found in plants and animals that could potentially be used as a drug .
Researchers found a molecule in tobacco plants flower powerful kill cancer cells . The results of the study have been published in the journal eLife said that the newly discovered molecule is able to kill cancer cells , without causing impact damage to the cells that are still normal .
This molecule is found in the colorful flowers in ornamental tobacco plants . This type of tobacco is still a ' family ' with tobacco that is usually used for commercial purposes . "This is a new discovery , " said Mark Hulett , leader of the research team , as quoted by the Guardian , Thursday ( 3/4 ) .
