Save our frogs because they may save us

A chemical found in the mucus of frogs has been found to kill certain strains of the influenza virus. The discovery could lead to the development of powerful anti-viral drugs. But many species are at risk of extinction. The G reen-eyed Tree Frog has been found to have anti-viral peptides on its skin which could help treat the HIV virus in humans To read the full article, please visit: http://www.dw.com/en/save-our-frogs-because-they-may-save-us/a-38490261