Natural plant compounds known as polyphenols, found in berries, tea, cocoa, coffee and extra-virgin olive oil, may positively ...

A recent study reveals the natural compound (-)-carvone in spearmint as a potent and sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides. This research demonstrates how (-)-carvone targets and degrades ...

The diverse biochemical composition of Japanese apricot fruits explains their broad spectrum of action on the human body. The high levels of key phenolic compounds and hydroxycinnamic acids contribute ...

FACT: Sea buckthorn contains antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and other bioactive compounds that may support overall ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic itching, asthma and migraine are in many cases hard-to-treat conditions. They have in common that they are triggered by an excessive immune response -- which in ...

Blueberries have long been known to be a fruit that has several health benefits. However, scientists are now taking a closer look at how they may affect the brain, especially in children. A recent ...

Bioactive compound profiling in herbal essential oils encompasses the identification, quantification and characterisation of volatile and semi-volatile constituents that underpin therapeutic, aromatic ...

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

The recovery of bioactive compounds from food matrices and agri-food processing by-products is a cornerstone of sustainable ...

Abstract:Cancer cells depend on coordinated changes in metabolism and epigenetic regulation to sustain growth, divide under stress, and adapt to therapy.