Rooms With Plans Could Protect Us From Flu And Cold By Disinfecting The Air

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Here's Today's Feel-Good Story:

A new study from Australia has shown that plants could have the power to remove cold and flu viruses from the air.

The idea shouldn't be taken as a full confirmation of causation, but the findings are pretty compelling.

“This is a very good proof-of-concept study on whether plants can help disinfect air,” said Kristian Dubrawski, of the University of Victoria. “Our results have potentially major implications for the role of plant-mediated atmospheric cleansing, climate change, and urban and indoor air quality.”

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