Scientists at Yale University have developed the first practical method to create a compound called huperzine A in the lab. The compound, which occurs naturally in a species of moss found in China, is an enzyme inhibitor ...
Biochemistry
Aug 25, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Arizona scientists have used a new quick-growing technique to produce a water-soluble form of a plant compound that combats cancer and encourages the survival of healthy cells.
Biochemistry
May 27, 2010
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Scientists from the RUDN University and colleagues from Iran have determined the optimal dosage of a popular dietary supplement for rainbow trout. Exceeding it not only negates a positive effect, but can cause harm to the ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 29, 2023
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Food science researchers from the University of NSW have developed a promising method to make spray dried beta carotene (β-carotene) microcapsules more stable, as reported in a paper published in Food Chemistry.
Biochemistry
Jul 20, 2023
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Waste from winemaking could be a valuable source of ingredients for nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and food coloring, according to new research from chemical engineers at Monash University.
Agriculture
Jul 13, 2023
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Lotus (Nelumbo) is an important aquatic ornamental plant, with high edible and medicinal value. It has been cultivated in China for more than 3,000 years. Antique Lotus is a special group of lotuses. It is formed by the germination ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 9, 2023
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Fungal diseases in cereal crops cause major economic losses and also threaten human and livestock health, because some fungi produce powerful toxins that might enter the food chain. Farmers use fungicides to control crop ...
Biotechnology
Jun 10, 2021
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A horse's gut microbiome communicates with its host by sending chemical signals to its cells, which has the effect of helping the horse to extend its energy output, finds a new study published in Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 8, 2021
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URBANA, Ill. - Pigs that eat soybean as a regular part of their diet may be better protected against viral pathogens, a new study from University of Illinois shows. The researchers attribute the effect to isoflavones, a ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 18, 2020
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A recent research paper published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry describes an alternative strategy to reduce cadmium (Cd) exposure.
Environment
Mar 27, 2020
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