Could the ocean's unexplored biodiversity hold the key to future medicine?

Nature · Published 7 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Chemist Sam Afoullouss explores how the vast, untapped medicinal potential of the deep sea might inspire new treatments, provided we act to protect these fragile marine ecosystems.

The deep sea contains immense biodiversity that remains largely unexplored by science. This immense variety of life offers a unique chemical landscape that could serve as a foundation for deriving new natural remedies and inspiring future medical breakthroughs.

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