Imagine that plants could tell us exactly when they're stressed, infected, or being eaten by insects, by lighting up. A new ...

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.

Zoopharmacognosy is the process by which animals select and utilise biologically active substances to treat or prevent illness. While many species exhibit basic self-medication, chimpanzees provide ...