Biologists have isolated 17 secondary metabolites, including three novel compounds from the valuable endangered tropical plant species Alangium longiflorum. A newly isolated compound, ...

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 ...

Plants are quietly borrowing tricks from bacteria, repurposing foreign genes to build complex molecules that look a lot like ...

Banana plants (Musa spp.) are not only a staple food in many tropical regions but also a reservoir of valuable bioactive compounds. Extensive research has demonstrated that various parts of the ...

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 ...

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

Ogonna David, a leading researcher at the University of Houston, has made remarkable strides in exploring the potential of bioactive peptides and phytochemicals to transform drug discovery and combat ...

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

Editors: Derek Chadwick and Joan Marsh. Symposium on Bioactive Compounds from Plants, held in collaboration with the Chulabhorn Research Institute at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand ...

Most people recognize this plant from construction sites, furniture, martial arts films, or fast-growing forests. Very few ...

Could an ordinary carrot improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes? A new study from SDU suggests so. The researchers found that carrots can enhance the body's ability to regulate blood sugar and ...

Plants do not stay silent. New research shows how plant diversity changes smell based communication across ecosystems.