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The cannabis plant contains two powerful compounds that may reverse fatty liver disease in mice without causing any ...

The mounting demand for sustainable and health-promoting dietary patterns has accelerated interest in plant-based foods and their functional potential.

A survey of the literature reveals that both coumarin and the 1,2,3-triazole nucleus have important and well-recognized biological and pharmaceutical activities. Furthermore, these fused scaffolds ...

BEIJING -- Imagine living and working hundreds of miles above Earth for over 50 days. This sci-fi scene has been a reality for China's Shenzhou XX crew -- Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie -- ...

Triterpenoid saponins are key bioactive compounds responsible for the medicinal value of many plants, yet how plants regulate the balance between saponin production and sterol biosynthesis has ...

Triterpenoid saponins are widely valued for their diverse pharmacological activities and also play important defensive roles in plants. These compounds are synthesized through the cyclization of a ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows its peel and pulp contain a rich mix of antioxidants and bioactive ...

Founded in 2020, Saffron Tech is a pioneer in revolutionizing saffron cultivation. The agritech company is the first to successfully produce multiple cycles of top-grade saffron year-round, setting a ...

A bioactive compound produced by the microorganism Bacillus licheniformis, found on Deception Island in Antarctica, has properties that qualify it for use in producing food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals ...

Marine endophytes are prolific sources of structurally diverse secondary metabolites with significant pharmaceutical potential, including anticancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agents. However, ...