Scientists have discovered a malaria-fighting molecule deep in Arctic waters

A compound from a fungus for the bottom of Frobisher Bay in Nunavut shows early promise in killing the parasite that causes malaria.

By Emma Tranter, Nunatsiaq News June 24, 2019
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A molecule that fights malaria has been discovered in the depths of Frobisher Bay, say scientists from Laval University.

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