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 Green-eyed Tree Frog has been found to have anti-viral peptides on its skin which could help treat the HIV virus in humans
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