For the first time, a wild animal has been documented using a medicinal plant to treat a wound. Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan, applied a poultice of chewed leaves to his cheek gash, with the wound fully closed after eight days.
Primatologist Caroline Schuppli notes, 'shows that orangutans and humans share knowledge.' The shared habitat emphasizes this connection, offering intriguing insights into interspecies interactions.
A promising trial vaccine for recurring UTIs has kept half of recipients UTI-free for nine years, potentially offering a safer alternative to antibiotics. Urologist Bob Yang suggests improved therapies might take time to be widely available.
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