Natural products are small-molecule metabolites synthesised by plants, fungi, bacteria and marine organisms. They comprise diverse chemical classes—alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, peptides and ...

Plants produce a wide spectrum of bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics and tannins, many of which display potent antimicrobial properties. These metabolites can ...

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

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

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 ...

Dr Myuri Parusnath’s study of Solanum mauritianum, commonly known as bugweed, explored the potential medicinal value of a plant that is often overlooked.

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 ...

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

A team of researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil is suggesting that hops (Humulus lupulus L.) — which is industrial waste from the brewing industry — show promise as a viable ...