在加的穆卡拉巴-多杜国家公园进行的一项研究发现, 西部低地大猩猩用抗菌植物自我治疗耐药大肠杆菌. Study in Gabon's Moukalaba-Doudou National Park finds western lowland gorillas self-medicate with antibacterial plants against drug-resistant E. coli.
加蓬 Moukalaba-Doudou 国家公园的一项研究表明，西部低地大猩猩会用四种植物物种进行自我治疗：fromager 树、巨型黄桑树、非洲柚木和无花果树。 A study in Gabon's Moukalaba-Doudou National Park has revealed that western lowland gorillas self-medicate with four plant species: the fromager tree, giant yellow mulberry, African teak, and fig trees. 这些植物具有抗药性大肠杆菌的抗菌特性, 含有有益的化合物. These plants possess antibacterial properties against drug-resistant E. coli and contain beneficial compounds. 调查结果表明有可能发现毒品,并强调需要进一步研究中非植物群。 The findings suggest potential for drug discovery and highlight the need for further research into Central African flora.