herbal medicine

When this orangutan got roughed up, he treated his wound with a medicinal plant

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When Rakus the orangutan found himself a little worse for wear, he seemed to know exactly what to do about it. In June 2022, the Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia sustained a wound to his face, likely during a scrap with another male. So he grabbed some liana plant, which is known for its medicinal properties, … Read more

Cameroonian Women: Science award for young Cameroonian women’s work on herbal medicine

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YAOUNDE: In Cameroon’s rural north, very few girls go on to enjoy careers in science. Sabine Adeline Fanta Yadang, a neuroscience doctor, and Hadidjatou Dairou, PhD student of cellular physiology, have overcome prejudice and smashed through the glass ceiling. They have been recognised for the quality of their research, along with 28 others from sub-Saharan … Read more