Bioactive compounds in cannabis are significantly impacted by the chemical composition of the soil the plants are grown in, according to a new federally funded study. “The outcome of this study ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The AI-powered company is unlocking the hidden healing potential of plants by finding active compounds that could target specific conditions. Next up: diabetes and sleep disorders. For six weeks in ...

Researchers reviewed current evidence on the chaya plant (Cnidoscolus chayamansa), highlighting its nutritional profile, ...

Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, though many people commonly associate them with cannabis because cannabis plants contain high concentrations of them. These aromatic compounds ...

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 ...

Pimples can be stubborn, but nature offers a time-tested solution through neem, a plant celebrated for its holistic skin benefits. Every part of neem—leaves, stem, fruit, and flowers—carries ...