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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 4) Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños have found that bacteria from the soils of Mt. Mayon in Albay may have health benefits, the Department of Science and Technology said.
The bacterial species identified as Streptomyces sp. A1-08 could have potential antibiotic and anti-colorectal cancer effects, the DOST said Tuesday.
Researchers are confirming if this is a new species.
“We have high hopes of getting new and novel species because this is a less explored environment, a volcano. Kristel Mae P. Oliveros, the project leader and an assistant professor in UPLB Microbiology Division, said in a statement.
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