Play the Live Stream or select a Podcast to play
0:00
0:00
0:00
0:00
ADVERTISEMENT
The Bigger Picture · Health and Living · 5 Aug 2011 · 27 mins listen
Multifunctional protein antiviral...saying or reading it, it's quite the mouthful and not a term that too many people would be very familiar with. However, this broad spectrum drug is actually a fascinating addition to an arsenal of ways to deal with a myriad of viral conditions, including dengue and HIV.
Ung Eng Huan, who is part of a Malaysian company who was the first to produce a multifunctional protein antiviral of its kind in the world, explains the process of creating the antiviral (it involves cats and bittergourd) and its potential implications for our health.
Related Content
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT