Sorting the myriad medicinal molecules of coral reefs

Sorting the myriad medicinal molecules of coral reefs 10/22/2017 10:07 AM EDT Coral reefs harbor an incredible diversity of life. These organisms generate an enormous number of molecules. Researchers have identified several coral reef-derived molecules as having medicinal properties, yet many thousands more are unknown to science. A new study describes a promising new method for screening the molecular output of reef life for important chemical properties, which could make it much easier to identify new coral reef-derived drugs. Full story at https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/sdsu_newscenter/news_story.aspx?sid=76960 Source San Diego State University This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111