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Egg discovery could lead to Viagra alternative

(BBC News) UPDATED 2009-03-05

The gas that is responsible for the smell of rotten eggs could lead to an alternative for Viagra, a new study suggests. Researchers say that the release of hydrogen sulphide appears to relax nerves in the penis, which allows better blood flow and a more successful erection. The study's authors say a similar discovery on the role played by nitric oxide led to the development of Viagra. Read full story >

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