Are life-saving medicines hiding in the world's coldest places? | Normand Voyer
TED Health
Exploring Unique Chemical Substances in Arctic Lichens
This chapter delves into the study of the lichen species Sterocolon Peschkele, thriving in extreme conditions, and the careful extraction of its rare substances. It emphasizes the groundbreaking potential of these compounds for innovative medical applications, particularly in treating inflammation and cancer.
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