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

Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis acquired the ...

Bioactive compounds are naturally derived molecules with intrinsic biological functions that can be harnessed for prevention, management and treatment of disease. This class spans phenolics, alkaloids ...

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

Bioactive compound analysis in medicinal plant systems encompasses the identification, quantification and characterisation of secondary metabolites that underpin therapeutic efficacy. Modern research ...

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, ...

A naturally derived molecule shows promise in blocking critical behaviors that bacteria rely on to cause disease.

Osaka Metropolitan University scientists demonstrate the anti-cancer properties of Kencur ginger are caused by its bioactive compound, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate (EMC). In mice, this compound reduced ...

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive ...

Evidence on echinacea for the prevention or treatment of respiratory infections remains inconsistent, with product ...