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- Title
The Importance of Biodiversity to Medicine.
- Authors
Bernstein, Aaron S.; Ludwig, David S.
- Abstract
The authors discuss the importance of biodiversity in the advancement of medicine and research. The increased interest in probiotics is discussed. Discoveries based on nature's response to challenges are also presented. A table listing drugs derived from nature is included. The authors believe physicians have a responsibility for preventing loss of biodiversity. They note the need for energy conservation and improved waste management in reducing biodiversity loss.
- Subjects
BIODIVERSITY; MICROBIAL diversity; MEDICAL research; PROBIOTICS; PHARMACEUTICAL research
- Publication
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, Vol 300, Issue 19, p2297
- ISSN
0098-7484
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.1001/jama.2008.655