Peanut processing generates substantial by-products, notably skins, hulls and shells, which are rich in bioactive molecules such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins and peptides. Advances ...

As the demand for safer, more effective, and naturally derived cosmetic ingredients continues to expand worldwide, industry observers point to the company’s growing role in supplying standardized and ...

There is something quietly remarkable about a small, papery bulb that has been tucked into human kitchens for thousands of ...

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

Bioactive compounds derived from natural sources have emerged as potent agents in the modulation of cancer and inflammatory processes. Phytochemicals such as polyphenols, flavonoids and coumestans ...

Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis acquired the ...

Osaka Metropolitan University scientists demonstrate the anti-cancer properties of Kencur ginger are caused by its bioactive compound, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate (EMC). In mice, this compound reduced ...

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, ...

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive ...

A naturally derived molecule shows promise in blocking critical behaviors that bacteria rely on to cause disease.

We could learn from these plants. They are exposed to constant changes in their surroundings and must adapt to their circumstances. They require adequate nutrition to grow efficiently. And they also ...