Humans have turned to nature for medicines since ancient times. And modern scientists have searched the world's rainforests for new medicinal compounds. The earth's oceans may be an even better source, though, and at least 26 drugs that come from marine organisms are currently on the market or in development. A generation of innovative chemists hopes to boost this number. Chemist Mande Holford has an unusual partner in her hunt for new medicines: a fierce marine snail that eats fish. Her ...
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