Caligula, the ancient Roman emperor infamous for his insanity and cruelty, may have had a soft spot for plants, according to recently published research. A new study co-authored by Trevor Luke, a ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Medicinal plants can produce diverse specialized metabolites with ...

Wild chimpanzees have been observed self-medicating their wounds with plants, providing medical aid to other chimps and even removing others from snares left by human hunters, new research suggests.

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, have used extracts from medicinal plants to produce ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on July 7, 2025. Click here for that audio. Scientists studying chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest of Uganda noticed the creatures seem to be administering a ...

Smithsonian paleoanthropologists explore how the year brought us closer to understanding ancient human relatives and origins Ryan McRae and Briana Pobiner A young chimpanzee looks on during an outing ...

Cancer remains one of the leading global causes of mortality, with an estimated increase in cases due to lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors. Despite advancements in treatment, cancer's ...

Previous study suggests that about 1.28 billion adults suffer from high blood pressure, but this medical condition can be reversed through lifestyle behaviours such as eating clean, reducing sodium ...

Physician and botanist Philipp Franz von Siebold brought unique Asian plant species to Leiden in the 19th century. His legacy ...

Since the dawn of humanity, we have been finding ways to use the gifts of the earth to our advantage and for our survival.