Slime of frogs found in South India kills flu virus: Study
A component of the skin mucus secreted by frogs found in South India can kill H1 influenza viruses, India and US-based researchers have discovered. Frogs' skins secrete peptides that defend them against bacteria, researchers said, adding that frogs are immune to flu viruses from humans. The findings could be used to make antiviral drugs against a future pandemic, researchers said.