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Scientists Search Deep Sea Reefs for Wonder Drugs

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the 2,000-leagues-from-now-captain dept.

ScienceDaily is reporting that a team of scientists will be venturing some 2000-3000 feet below the ocean surface in order to explore deep-sea reefs discovered last December. From the article: "A primary goal of the upcoming expedition, which is funded largely by the State of Florida's 'Florida Oceans Initiative,' will be to search for marine organisms that produce chemical compounds with the potential to treat human diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's."

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  1. Odd. . . by Limburgher · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now I have "Octopus's Garden" running through my head. How strange.

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  2. Scientists Search Deep Sea Reefs for Wonder Drugs by slushbat · · Score: 3, Funny

    Of all the stupid places to drop your stash of wonder drugs over the side of the boat.

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