Discovering a Cure: What Drug Comes from the Sea?
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Over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans, and this vast, unexplored biome is a treasure trove for medicine. In fact, systematic searches for new drugs have shown that marine invertebrates produce more antibiotic, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory substances than terrestrial organisms. The answer to what drug comes from the sea includes powerful compounds that treat cancer, manage chronic pain, and fight viruses.
