Two studies by scientists from Brazilian research centers have found for the first time the bacterium Leptospira sp. in dolphins and sea lions off the coast of the country. Leptospirosis has killed over 2,800 people in Brazil in the last ten years.
The mission aims to explore the biodiversity of one of the planet’s coldest territories, learn more about its ecological importance and its role in global climate change, and contribute to its preservation.
The substance was found in the fruit and flower of the Trema micrantha Blume. The discovery raises the possibility of legal use for medicinal purposes.
A study was published by Brazil’s National Cancer Institute during the launch of the “We need food, not tobacco” campaign by the WHO, which marked the World No-Tobacco Day.
The study's findings can support public policies focused on environmental sustainability. By reducing hospitalization rates healthcare costs can decrease.
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