Alpha‐glucosidase inhibitors (aGIs) have garnered significant attention as natural alternatives for managing type 2 diabetes by reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. Both marine and plant ...

Extraction techniques have evolved considerably, addressing both industrial and environmental challenges inherent in the recovery of high‐value bioactive compounds from natural matrices. Traditional ...

Researchers have identified a natural compound from pomegranate leaves and branches that can directly dismantle the protein aggregates responsible for transthyretin amyloidosis.

In a recent review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers provide an overview of bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents and the ...

Researchers find bioactive peptides in spices like turmeric, garlic, and cinnamon that may affect inflammation, metabolism, and antioxidant activity.

The intricate relationship between medicines and foods spans across various cultures and traditions. In China, for instance, the concept of 'food-medicines' blurs the line between nourishment and ...

Amaranth is conventionally consumed as a significant source of nutrients and bioactive compounds and is a potential alternate crop. The present study ...

Researchers have developed an iron-based catalyst that tames the reactivity of methane, paving the way for natural gas to become a sustainable raw material for high-value chemicals, including ...

From antibiotic resistance to emerging viral threats, the global demand for new medicines is intensifying, yet traditional drug discovery pipelines remain slow and expensive. A new scientific review ...

A new study has found that a bioactive compound found in coffee beans improved learning and memory decline in aged mice. The findings open the door to developing a supplementary medicinal compound to ...

which they release upon coming into contact with allergens (above). Blocking the responsible receptor prevents release, thus hindering a strong inflammatory reaction (below). Irritable bowel syndrome, ...

Scientists at the University of Helsinki have used a screening technology that can test for the antivirulence and antibacterial effect of hundreds of unknown compounds simultaneously, to identify ...