Wild Gorillas in Gabon Eat Medicinal Plants: Unlocking Potential Treatments for Drug-Resistant Infections
In the dense forests of Gabon, wild gorillas may be harboring secrets that could revolutionize the fight against drug-resistant infections in humans. Recent research reveals that these gorillas consume plants with remarkable antibacterial properties—plants that local traditional healers have long used to treat illnesses. These plants show promise against antibiotic-resistant strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli), a dangerous bacterium responsible for hard-to-treat human infections. This discovery could pave the way for developing new medicinal treatments, but much more research is needed.