Tropical plant native to China reveals antiobesity potential: Scientists discover that Mallotus furetianus, native to Hainan Island, China, has antiobesity effects
Osaka Metropolitan University. “Tropical plant native to China reveals antiobesity potential: Scientists discover that Mallotus furetianus, native to Hainan Island, China, has antiobesity effects.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 4 August 2023. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230804123740.htm>. Osaka Metropolitan University. (2023, August 4). Tropical plant native to China reveals antiobesity potential: Scientists discover that Mallotus furetianus, native to Hainan Island, China, has […]
Geologically vibrant continents produce higher biodiversity
Tropical rainforests are the most biodiverse habitats on Earth. They are home to a huge number of different plants, animals, fungi and other organisms. These forests are primarily spread over three continents, concentrated in the Amazon Basin in South America, the Congo Basin in Central Africa, and the vast archipelago of Southeast Asia. One might […]
Yaws Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Yaws is an infectious disease that mainly occurs in the tropical areas of South and Central America, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pertenue, which causes lesions that look like bumps on the skin of the feet, hands, face, and genital area. Yaws is treated with […]