For centuries Samoa's traditional healers have harnessed the power of the country's native plants as remedies for village ailments. Now scientists at the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa are putting those plants under the microscope to unlock and understand how this traditional knowledge works. In this episode of Pacific Scientific from the ABC, tour the labs and lush gardens filled with plants that could hold the secret to battling diabetes, HIV, and cancer.
Guests:
Annie Tuisuga, Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa
MaserotaOfoia, Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa
Benaiah Une, Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa
Sekotilani Aloi, University of Samoa Lecturer
Pacific Scientific credits:
Series Creator: Carl Smith
Reporter: Adel Fruean
Producer: Shelby Traynor
Series Producer: Jordan Fennell
Executive Producer: Will Ockenden
ABC Science Editor: Jonathan Webb
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