In a previous post, I lamented the way we hyperfocus on space exploration when the oceans on our own planet offer humanity so much. Here’s some more evidence I was right.   Cancer-inhibiting Compound Found Under The Sea ScienceDaily (Aug. 10, 2008) University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers have discovered a marine compound off the coast of Key Largo that inhibits cancer cell growth in laboratory tests, a finding they hope will fuel the development of new drugs to better battle the disease. The UF-patented compound, largazole, is derived from cyanobacteria that grow on coral reefs. Researchers, who described … Continue reading →