New approach to combat influenza and herpes with bean-based gum

This Chewing Gum Can Destroy 95 Percent of Flu and Herpes Viruses

Viruses had enough fun in our mouths, it's time to wipe them out.

Antiviral Chewing Gum Might Revolutionize How We Tackle Infectious Diseases

Learn why lowering the viral load in the mouth could be a game-changer in fighting viruses like herpes, bird flu, and more.

New Virus-Trapping Gum Could Help Neutralize Herpes Infections

A special type of chewing gum can 'trap' and neutralize some influenza and herpes viruses, according to new experiments from scientists in the US and Finland.

This Plant-Based Gum Neutralizes 95% of Flu and Herpes Viruses – And Could Curb the Next Pandemic

A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next big tool in fighting viral transmission. Scientists found that this gum can neutralize influenza and herpes viruses by over 95% by targeting the mouth—where many infections begin. Building on success in COVID-19 research, the team is now exploring its use against bird flu, not [...]

Chew on This: Natural Bean Gum Could Help Stop the Spread of Flu and Herpes Viruses

While major outbreaks like COVID-19, SARS, and Ebola often dominate headlines, more common viral infections—like the flu and herpes—quietly cause serious health and economic problems each year. Now, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine may have found a surprisingly simple way to fight back: chewing gum made from beans. Published in the journal Molecular Therapy, a new study led by Professor Henry Daniell shows…

Antiviral chewing gum shows promise in reducing influenza and herpes spread

In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N1 (bird flu) viruses—all of which have had significant global health and economic impacts.