Researchers develop antiviral chewing gum that reduces herpes and flu viral loads by over 95%.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created an antiviral chewing gum that shows potential in reducing viral loads of herpes and influenza viruses. The gum, made from lablab beans containing an antiviral protein called FRIL, reduced viral loads by over 95% in experimental models. The team is now exploring the use of lablab bean powder to combat bird flu, which has affected North America significantly.

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