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 ...

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 ...

Recent advances in the study of bioactive compounds have yielded a plethora of synthetic and natural molecules that exhibit potent antiproliferative activity. These compounds, ranging from ...

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

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

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 ...

Lignin—a tough, mixed polymer found in plant cell walls—is nature’s most abundant stockpile of aromatic functional groups. Because of this, lignin’s rich natural complexity could be a well of new ...

The genus Lilium encompasses a diverse range of species renowned for their ornamental appeal as well as their historical and contemporary applications in food and traditional medicine. These species ...

Trudo's research investigates how bioactive compounds influence colorectal cancer through effects on carcinogenesis, inflammation, gut microbiota, and gene expression. The seminar is Wednesday.

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 ...

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 ...

Biocompatibility and bioactivity are the two terms commonly used in dentistry. Generally, biocompatible materials are those materials that are well-tolerated by the biological system, whereas ...