The Philippines, particularly the West Philippine Sea and Benham Bank, has been revealed as a global center of diversity for soft corals, according to a groundbreaking study published in Nature Scientific Reports. Samples, collected between 2019 and 2021 from various locations including the Kalayaan Island Group, Western Palawan, Pangasinan, Puerto Galera, and Benham Bank, played a crucial role in this global assessment.
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Filipino researchers discovered a powerful antifungal agent within a traditional fermented fish dish. Burong isda, a popular Pampanga delicacy, harbors a bacterium. This bacterium shows significant promise in combating Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that infects weakened immune systems. Study found that while the bacterium might struggle in highly acidic environments like the stomach, it thrives in less acidic parts of the digestive tract. Importantly, the bacteria possess genes that boost the immune system and produce essential B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and B9).
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Philippines Faces Groundwater Crisis: A Race Against Time
Groundwater, a vital resource for the Philippines, is facing a serious threat. Over-extraction and contamination are causing a […]
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Revolutionizing Superconductors: A New Laser Technique
Scientists at the University of the Philippines – Diliman have developed a novel method for creating superconductor thin […]