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Há 1 dia · Insights into how gorillas in Gabon consume antibacterial plants that could offer clues for human medicine. Kambiz Kamrani. Sep 13, 2024. Share this post.
Há 1 dia · Gorillas self-medicate with plants. We could soon use them for our own medicine. Ceiba pentandra — one of the plants studied in the article. Plants have historically been a rich source of ...
Há 1 dia · The Buffalo Zoo is excited to announce several major additions to our animal family this fall, highlighting the Zoo’s commitment to conservation and species preservation. Among the new arrivals is an impressive silverback gorilla, a new troop of four patas monkeys, three addax antelope, and a diverse array of bird and animal species.
Há 2 dias · Scientists studying wild western lowland gorillas would see them munching on tree bark, alongside their regular diet of plant shoots, bamboo leaves, fruits and celery. Upon examination, the bark was found to be rich in antioxidants and antimicrobials, meaning that they could be used to develop treatments for a range of ailments humans suffer from.
Há 1 dia · Wild great apes often self-medicate, consuming medicinal plants that can treat their ailments, researchers said. Observing gorillas, researchers identified four native plant species they regularly ...
Há 2 dias · Media release. Self-medicating gorillas and traditional healers provide clues for new drug discovery. Four plants eaten by gorillas, also used in Gabonese traditional medicine, have antibacterial effects. Four plants consumed by wild gorillas in Gabon and used by local communities in traditional medicine show antibacterial and antioxidant ...
Há 3 dias · Wild gorillas eat the same tree bark used by traditional healers, which can inhibit the growth of E. coli in petri dishes, according to a new study.
