Chew on this: researchers made an antiviral gum that neutralizes >95% flu + herpes viruses in saliva. Why it matters: no HSV vaccine, low flu vax rates, immunity fades — and saliva often spreads viruses. How it works: a bean-derived protein (FRIL) binds viral envelopes and clumps them so they can’t infect cells. If trials confirm it, prevention could be as simple as chewing. 🫧🦠 https://www.cell.com/molecular-therapy-family/molecular-therapy/fulltext/S1525-0016%2824%2900808-6?utm_source=chatgpt.com #press