How loss of biodiversity threatens human health

Name: How loss of biodiversity threatens human health
Uploaded: 2023-04-08T23:00:00+00:00
Duration: 5 min 46 s
Channel: Best Oddly Satisfying
Description: Animals, plants, fungi – biodiversity offers a treasure trove of chemicals and compounds, some of which can be used to treat diseases from malaria to cancer. But more and more species are being threatened with extinction. Is that jeopardizing our health? DW's Louise Osborne took a closer look for World Health Day.<br />

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Animals, plants, fungi – biodiversity offers a treasure trove of chemicals and compounds, some of which can be used to treat diseases from malaria to cancer. But more and more species are being threatened with extinction. Is that jeopardizing our health? DW's Louise Osborne took a closer look for World Health Day.

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