The post These Animals Are Nature’s Pharmacists appeared first on A-Z Animals.Some of the world’s most important medications weren’t created in a laboratory; they began in nature. Scientists have discovered that many animals naturally make chemicals that can relieve pain, fight infections, stop bleeding, or treat disease. In some cases, discovery of these compounds has led to life-saving pharmaceuticals. In others, researchers are still studying…
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