Taiwan Scientists Find Compound To Kill Flu Viruses Simply
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Taiwanese researchers report discovery of a chemical compound that has the potential to kill both the H1N1 and the bird flu viruses in a simple manner. The scientists, at National Taiwan University, said the VirusBom compound can be included in several products -- a hand wash, spray or face masks. The research leader said the compound prevents a flu virus from entering the body in the first place. He said all of the major viruses and intestinal diseases fail on exposure to the compound. (Click here for more
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