Treated Cancer Cells

These cancer cells have been treated with discodermolide, a chemical obtained from a sponge that grows on deep-sea coral reefs. It prevents the cells from dividing and spreading. Learn more about the many benefits of deep-sea corals in the multimedia feature "Coral Gardens of the Deep Sea."

Cancer cells treated with discodermolide, a chemical from a sponge found on deep-sea coral reefs.
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