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Are life-saving medicines hiding in the world's coldest places? | Normand Voyer

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Exploring Potential Life-Saving Compounds from Arctic Fungus

This chapter explores the discovery of a unique fungus in Frobisher Bay that produces compounds with promising anti-malaria properties. It emphasizes the critical role of biodiversity in drug development and highlights the urgent need to protect fragile ecosystems facing rapid environmental changes.

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