What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine

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May 8, 2026, 12:10 am123 ptsTrending
Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never been studied before. These microbes produce a stunning variety of chemical compounds with potential uses in…

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