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Revolutionary Gum Neutralizes 95% of Herpes and Flu Viruses

4/5/2025

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a groundbreaking chewing gum made from lablab beans that can neutralize herpes simplex viruses and influenza strains, slashing viral loads by more than 95%. This FDA-compliant gum holds promise for reducing virus transmission, with future studies set to tackle the bird flu, a pressing global health concern.

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a groundbreaking chewing gum made from lablab beans that can neutralize herpes simplex viruses and influenza strains, slashing viral loads by more than 95%. This FDA-compliant gum holds promise for reducing virus transmission, with future studies set to tackle the bird flu, a pressing global health concern.