Drug Discovery in the Ocean
Marine microbes are potential sources of disease treatments
By Amanda Kowalski / Ari Daniel |
April 17, 2014
WHOI scientists are investigating a wide range of unexplored microbes that produce chemicals with potential therapeutic value.
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- Marine Microbes Vs. Cystic Fibrosis from Oceanus magazine
- Biochemical Warfare on the Reef An article by Kristen Whalen from Oceanus magazine
