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Revolutionary Gum from Lab Beans Fights Viruses

4/7/2025

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a groundbreaking chewing gum from lablab beans that combats influenza and herpes simplex viruses. Published in Molecular Therapy, the study reveals that this innovative gum significantly reduces viral loads in the mouth, offering hope for future clinical trials and a potential breakthrough in public health.

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a groundbreaking chewing gum from lablab beans that combats influenza and herpes simplex viruses. Published in Molecular Therapy, the study reveals that this innovative gum significantly reduces viral loads in the mouth, offering hope for future clinical trials and a potential breakthrough in public health.