Alpha‐glucosidase inhibitors (aGIs) have garnered significant attention as natural alternatives for managing type 2 diabetes by reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. Both marine and plant ...

UC Santa Barbara marine biologist Rebecca Vega Thurber is part of a research team that found previously unknown metabolites ...

Extraction techniques have evolved considerably, addressing both industrial and environmental challenges inherent in the recovery of high‐value bioactive compounds from natural matrices. Traditional ...

Natural products have historically served as a vital source of chemotherapeutic agents, laying the foundation for many standard-of-care drugs. However, the ...

But a new review study suggests that stevia may have anti-inflammatory properties that go beyond their role as a sweetener. And while the research is still in its early stages, it's a solid step to ...

Here's the lowdown on this sweet stuff from Down Under.

As the global population ages, the rising prevalence of neurodegenerative disorders and age-related cognitive impairment poses a significant challenge to ...

Researchers have developed an iron-based catalyst that tames the reactivity of methane, paving the way for natural gas to become a sustainable raw material for high-value chemicals, including ...

Fruits and plant extracts contain bioactive compounds that can help treat or prevent diseases. To characterize and understand their mechanism of action, researchers from universities and research ...

Incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like nuts, beets, and olive oil into your salads is a simple way to help lower inflammation and decrease your risk of related health issues.

Mushrooms have always had an aura of special power about them. People all over the world have used them as medicine in the treatment of infection, lung disease, cancer, and other conditions for ...

Long before we had modern antibiotics to rely on, people often turned to traditional medicines from plants to treat ...