Scientists named a fungicide after Keanu Reeves because it's extremely effective at killing — just like his characters

• Scientists discovered a compound in Pseudomonas bacteria that can effectively kill certain fungi.
• German researchers named the fungus killer after the actor Keanu Reeves.
• The study authors say the compounds could be used to effectively treat both crops and humans.

Like John Wick, new compounds discovered by scientists are effective killers. But instead of killing bad guys, they kill fungi.