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They don’t move, don’t make noise, and don’t have brains but sea sponges might just help cure cancer. In this episode, we dive into the hidden world of marine sponges and the incredible promise they hold for modern medicine. With research happening right here in Western Australia, scientists are uncovering powerful chemical compounds inside these ancient ocean dwellers, some already used in cancer treatments, others just waiting to be explored.
This is a story about discovery, time, and the overlooked power of life beneath the waves.
Written by Owen Cumming and read by Michael Gatt
For more science stories like this, visit particle.scitech.org.au.
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