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Ocean microbes studied as source of new medicines
Original: The ocean as a medicine cabinet: Researchers search for useful microbes
Researchers are exploring the ocean as a potential source of new medicines, searching for useful microbes that could lead to drug discoveries. The initiative highlights how marine microorganisms may hold compounds with pharmaceutical value, from antibiotics to other therapeutic agents. The ocean remains one of the least explored environments for microbial life, making it a promising frontier for medical research.
Why now: Growing scientific interest in marine biodiversity as a source of novel drugs
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