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

Bioactive compound profiling and pharmacological evaluation constitute an integrated framework for the discovery, characterisation and functional assessment of naturally derived molecules. Profiling ...

Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute and the Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC) have developed an innovative biodegradable multilayer film capable of protecting and ...

The diverse biochemical composition of Japanese apricot fruits explains their broad spectrum of action on the human body. The high levels of key phenolic compounds and hydroxycinnamic acids contribute ...

Longan, a subtropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, is recognised for its rich array of bioactive compounds, notably polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins and alkaloids. Extraction of these constituents ...

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 severe ...

Livestock agriculture faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, particularly enteric methane, urinary ...

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, ...

Roorkee scientists identify antiviral compounds in Ayurvedic cow urine distillate against Chikungunya virus ...

IIT Roorkee researchers found bioactive compounds in cow urine distillate with significant antiviral activity against ...

From boosting immunity to reducing inflammation, clove tea is being credited with a range of health benefits online. How much ...