Canadian Sea Sponge Could Hold Cure for COVID-19

Canadian Sea Sponge Could Hold Cure for COVID-19
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Jessie Zhang
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An international study has identified three compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in humans, all from natural sources, including a type of sea sponge found in British Columbia.

The scientists examined a catalog of more than 350 compounds from various natural sources such as plants, fungi, and sea sponges, in search of new antiviral drugs to treat variants of COVID-19.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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