Grape stems are rich in bioactive phenolic compounds, offering potential for developing antioxidant-rich products in the food industry. The study employed UV-vis spectrophotometry and HPLC to quantify ...

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 ...

Pear fruits represent a significant source of bioactive compounds, with diverse phytochemical profiles that contribute to their nutritional value and potential health benefits. Extensive research has ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows ...

Atractylodes macrocephala, commonly known as Baizhu, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb revered for its therapeutic benefits over millennia. The dry rhizome is a rich source of bioactive ...

In a recent review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers provide an overview of bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents and the ...

Using robots and click chemistry, scientists built potential active ingredients for future antibiotics that contain metal. An ...

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 ...

Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ...

A new study reveals that roasted coffee contains previously unknown compounds capable of inhibiting a key enzyme linked to blood sugar control. Scientists have identified three compounds that strongly ...

Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up for it could help to control blood sugar. Scientists from Kunming Institute of ...