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 ...

Thymoquinone, the principal bioactive constituent of Nigella sativa seeds, has emerged as a promising natural agent in oncology. Recognised for its ability to modulate multiple cellular signalling ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows ...

Best adds that maca is most often supplemented by eating the root in powdered form that has been boiled and/or dehydrated.

The natural world is rich in chemical compounds with remarkable medicinal properties. A notable example is penicillin, discovered by chance from the Penicillium mold. This discovery revolutionized the ...

Quinoa is the common name of Chenopodium quinoa, a whole-grain crop belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Quinoa is native to the South American Andes Mountains and can be found in three varieties ...

A new study reveals that roasted coffee contains previously unknown compounds capable of inhibiting a key enzyme linked to blood sugar control. Scientists have identified three compounds that strongly ...

Every time you peel an apple, you’re probably tossing away one of nature’s most potent skincare ingredients. Those thin, colorful strips that end up in your compost bin contain a concentrated cocktail ...

Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Berk.), also known as the Chinese caterpillar fungus, is a revered traditional medicine with a rich history of use in Chinese culture for over 700 years. Endemic to the ...

Nilmani Singh, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Professor Huimin Zhao, and Yujie Yuan developed the automated platform FAST-NPS to accelerate bioactive natural product discovery. From caffeine 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 ...