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The 5 species that heal and prevent their diseases

In 1987, in Tanzania, a chimpanzee named Chausiku caught the attention of primatologist Michael Huffman by exhibiting unusual behavior: **chewing the bark of the Vernonia amygdalina bush**, commonly known as bitter leaf, a plant not part of its usual...

Latin America faces the most severe dengue epidemic since 1980

The American continent is facing the largest dengue epidemic since regional records began in 1980, with 12.6 million documented cases, almost three times more than in 2023, as reported with concern by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on...

Dengue in Argentina: Researcher develops innovative natural repellent

Research to combat dengue in Argentina has never stopped. Since the extensive outbreak last summer, efforts have been made to keep the population alert to prevention measures, while science does its part. In addition to the release of irradiated mosquitoes...

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The link between climate, biodiversity, and water: Protecting ecosystem services in South America.

In recent years, unprecedented forest fires have devastated various regions of the world affecting ecosystem services. This includes Australia...