The Promising Efficacy of Curcumin in Protecting Coral from Climate Change
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have found that the natural compound curcumin found in turmeric may help protect coral reefs from the devastating impacts of climate change. The team of researchers, led by scientists from the University of Melbourne, discovered that when curcumin is released into the water near coral reefs, it increases the coral’s ability to withstand heat stress and other environmental changes associated with climate change. The results of the study suggest that this natural compound could be used to help protect reefs from the effects of climate change, and potentially improve the health of coral ecosystems around the world.
source: Phys.org