NUIG researchers say coral discovered off Irish coast could combat COVID-19

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Galway Bay fm newsroom - Coral discovered off the Irish coast could combat Covid-19, according to researchers at NUI Galway

The Atlantic 'cauliflower coral' contains a chemical compound, which can block the major enzyme of Covid-19.

The NUI Galway research into the underwater discovery is being carried out in conjunction with South Florida University.

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