Tapping the ocean as a source of natural products - Science Daily

Using DNA data, researchers have examined seawater to find not only new species of bacteria, but also previously unknown natural products that may one day prove beneficial.

The oceans are teeming with countless forms of life, from the world's largest creature -- the blue whale -- to miniscule microorganisms. In addition to their vast numbers, these microorganisms are al… [+5313 chars]

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