How Gorillas could help humans fight superbugs, develop groundbreaking medicines for infections

Researchers in Gabon have discovered that gorillas consume plants with medicinal properties, which are also used by local traditional healers. These plants, including the fromager tree and African teak, show potential for treating multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. The study highlights the promise of zoopharmacognosy in drug discovery. Researchers in Gabon have discovered that gorillas consume plants with medicinal properties, which are also used by local traditional healers. These plants, including the fromager tree and African teak, show potential for treating multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. The study highlights the promise of zoopharmacognosy in drug discovery.  Economic Times