A new study finds that theobromine — a natural compound in cocoa — may help slow biological aging, offering clues to how ...

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 ...

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

For centuries, Borago officinalis - commonly known as Borage or the Starflower - has been a staple of traditional medicine.

An article published in the journal Scientific Reports describes how researchers analyzed biofilm produced by bacteria found in the El Medano hot springs, located in Chile in the central Andes, and ...

A heart attack triggers an acute inflammatory response at the damaged portion of the heart's left ventricle. If this acute inflammation lingers, it can lead to stretching of the ventricle and heart ...

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

Nootropics Depot announced the publication of a new technical white paper titled "The Bioactive Imperative: Why ...

The aim of this study was to identify the bioactive compound of Citrus maxima fruit that targets the enzymes responsible for hyperglycaemia. Preliminary in vitro screening of extracts of fruit parts ...

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, ...

Biological engineers have successfully decoded and reprogrammed the biosynthetic machinery that produces a variety of natural compounds found in fungi. Biological engineers at Utah State University ...