Scientists from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and the Central Research Institute, Japan, have revealed that certain bioactive compounds found in green, black, and oolong tea possess ...

There is something quietly remarkable about a small, papery bulb that has been tucked into human kitchens for thousands of ...

Scientists have identified lucidenic acid A, one of the bioactive compounds of Ganoderma lucidum, as a potential inhibitor of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) host cell ...

We could learn from these plants. They are exposed to constant changes in their surroundings and must adapt to their circumstances. They require adequate nutrition to grow efficiently. And they also ...

Professor Jian He, from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has spearheaded a research endeavor aimed at revolutionizing organic synthesis. His research team has ...

Dr Myuri Parusnath’s study of Solanum mauritianum, commonly known as bugweed, explored the potential medicinal value of a plant that is often overlooked.

Eating citrus fruit and drinking citrus juices can have a positive impact on brain health, particularly during ageing, according to new research. Published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, the new study ...

Marine ecosystems are among the most diverse and chemically rich environments on Earth, offering an extraordinary reservoir of bioactive compounds with ...

These leafy greens are loaded with flavor and nutrients—and studies show that even small doses are filled with compounds that reduce inflammation and even protect against cancer. Herbs are antioxidant ...

Jian HE, Professor from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), is leading a research project that aims to transform organic synthesis. His group has created a new ...