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In the relentless global battle against cancer, nature remains humanity’s most profound teacher. Nature Inspired Anticancer Drug Discovery unveils the transformative journey from botanical remedies to modern molecular therapeutics revealing how compounds derived from the natural world have shaped, and continue to shape, the future of oncology. This authoritative volume brings together pioneering research and real-world breakthroughs at the intersection of natural products chemistry, pharmacology, and cancer biology. Readers will discover: Historical roots of nature-derived anticancer agents from ancient herbal lore to Nobel-winning discoveries. Chemical diversity and mechanisms behind plant, microbial, and marine derived compounds that target cancer cells with precision. Innovative methodologies in screening, isolation, optimization, and synthesis of bioactive natural products. Case studies of clinically successful drugs such as paclitaxel, vincristine, and their modern analogs. Cutting-edge advances in computational biology, omics technologies, and bioengineering that accelerate discovery. Future horizons in sustainable sourcing, bioprospecting ethics, and harnessing biodiversity for next-generation therapies. Nature Inspired Anticancer Drug Discovery is an essential guide for anyone passionate about the synergy between nature’s chemical wealth and the quest to conquer cancer.