Thailanstatin A (IMAGE) Rice University Caption A schematic shows the synthesized anti-cancer agent Thailanstatin A. The Rice University lab of synthetic chemist K.C. Nicolaou has synthesized the molecule found in bacteria native to Thailand. Credit Nicolaou Group/Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.