20>A promising anti-cancer substance has been found in a Borneo shrub by researchers for an Australian pharmaceutical firm, while a chemical found in latex produced by a tree appears to be effective against the replication of HIV.
422 new plant species had been discovered in Borneo - shared by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei - in the last 25 years and many others were believed to be there which could have medicinal applications.
But all these promising discoveries could eventually be lost if the disappearing rainforests of the heart of Borneo are not adequately protected.
More forest destruction could well deny science the opportunity to discover and develop further potential sources of life-saving medication.
Reply:It seems like you know more about it than any of us... you tell us.
Reply:If this is the same compound I read about, it is useful in treating certain types of skin cancer only- but in a remarkable amount of time and w/ great ease. I believe the previous post is right on when they state that w/out the proper protection and/or cultivation of these unique species of plants science and medicine will lose out on many potential compounds that may help all of us. It is unlikely, but I do hope that the pursuit of a profit does not do away with the hope that so many people suffering from debilitating illnesses need these days. Lets all pray that through God's mercy that's not the case. Peace.
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