Searching The Ocean's Depths For Future Medicines
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Unlocking Oceanic Secrets for Medical Innovations
This chapter delves into the medicinal potential of deep-sea organisms, showcasing how indigenous knowledge contributes to the development of new drugs. It highlights significant discoveries, including a potent painkiller from a sea snail and anti-cancer agents from sponges and corals, while addressing the challenges of ocean exploration.
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