In the early 2000s, Danishefsky — who is best known for synthesizing Taxol (paclitaxel), a small - molecule cancer drug derived from the Pacific yew tree — set his sights on synthesizing EPO that would be identical to that in the body. (scientificamerican.com)
At night, when he isn't trapped in a recurring nightmare too terrible to think about, he is visited by a very real monster in the form of a giant yew tree. (booklistonline.com)
«A cancer drug like Taxol for instance is made from old yew trees, which naturally produce the substance in their bark. (sciencedaily.com)