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Scientists hunt ocean microbes for new medicines
Original: The ocean as a medicine cabinet: Researchers search for useful microbes
Researchers are exploring the ocean as a source of useful microbes that could lead to new medicines. Marine microorganisms, adapted to extreme environments, are being screened for compounds with antibiotic, anti-cancer or other therapeutic potential. The work reflects growing interest in untapped natural sources as drug discovery struggles against rising antibiotic resistance, though no specific findings or breakthroughs were reported.
Why now: People are interested in the potential of marine life to yield new medicines amid rising antibiotic resistance.
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