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Scientists Made Chewing Gum That Combats Herpes and the Flu

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania developed the gum, made from bean powder.

A protein found in the gum substantially neutered two flu strains and the herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 .

The gum could be a potent and easy-to-use tool for preventing the spread of these infections.

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