Many medically important drugs originate from natural sources. Microorganisms produce these compounds using highly ...

Antioxidants play a pivotal role in mitigating oxidative stress by neutralising free radicals and preventing cellular damage. Plant-derived bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids and ...

Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is prized as a functional food owing to its rich complement of bioactive compounds, notably anthocyanins, phenolic acids, glycoalkaloids and other antioxidants. The ...

The increasing global burden of chronic diseases, coupled with the need for sustainable and health-promoting dietary strategies, has positioned functional ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic itching, asthma and migraine are in many cases hard-to-treat conditions. They have in common that they are triggered by an excessive immune response -- which in ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has identified two plant-based bioactive compounds with potential as glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists for weight loss as possible alternatives to ...

A bioactive compound produced by an extremophilic bacterium has potential industrial applications. An international collaboration of researchers has isolated a bioactive compound in extremophilic ...

Turmeric supplements have become a booming “natural” health product, promoted for everything from inflammation and joint pain to general disease prevention, while regulatory agencies are increasingly ...

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 ...

From antimicrobial essential oils to emerging cardiometabolic and anti-inflammatory applications, lemongrass research is ...

New research highlights how microgreens outshine mature vegetables in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—offering a powerful solution for better health and food security. Study: Nutritional quality ...

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