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Coral could hold key to sunscreen pill
Description: Scientists hope to harness coral's natural defence against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays to make a sunscreen pill for humans. By studying a few samples of the endangered Acropora coral they believe they can synthetically replicate in the lab the key compounds needed. [Source: BBC News]
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14717834
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Source: BBC News
Publish Date: 8/30/2011
Reading Level: Basic
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