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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