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www.npr.org
3 months ago
Science

The lowly sea cucumber may be helping to protect coral reefs against disease

Coral fragments can be planted to grow new corals efficiently.
Sea cucumbers play a crucial role in maintaining coral health by cleaning up the reef. [ more ]
Mail Online
6 months ago
OMG science

Gross sea creature that looks like feces may help fight CANCER

Sea cucumber compounds have shown potential in killing liver cancer cells in the lab.
These compounds may also stimulate the growth of neurons, aiding in recovery from brain and spinal cord injuries. [ more ]
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