NOAA Ocean Explorer: The sponge Forcepia is the source of the lasonolides

The sponge Forcepia is the source of the lasonolides

The sponge Forcepia is the source of the lasonolides. During the expedition, we will collect specimens to continue our work on the development of lasonolides as new treatments for cancer.

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