At first glance, plants may seem passive – but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants are highly sensitive to their surroundings, continuously monitoring ...

Zeaxanthin, best known for eye health, has been found to boost the tumor-killing power of T cells. Researchers showed it strengthens T-cell receptors, enhances immune signaling, and improves the ...

In a new study, researchers from the University of Chicago discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid best known for protecting vision ...

Iridoids are a widespread and evolutionarily ancient class of plant secondary metabolites belonging to the terpenes. They occur in thousands of plant species and play an important role in defense and ...

Despite the importance of iridoids, their biosynthetic pathway had not yet been fully elucidated. The crucial step of cyclisation to nepetalactol, the basic structure of all iridoids, was still ...

The launch event was held in Gandhinagar and was graced by Raghav Bhai Patel, Minister of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat, as the Chief Guest.

This study, conducted in Central European wood-pastures, found distinct plant and ant communities in different habitats like grasslands and forests Plant communities were primarily shaped by local ...

Iridoid-producing plants use a cyclase to synthesize the characteristic double-ring structure of this important class of defense compounds and medically relevant substances Iridoids are a widespread ...

In other words, the same ingredient that makes brownies fudgy and hot chocolate cozy may also help keep your skin hydrated, firm, and resilient. And while a candy bar isn’t a substitute for your ...

Researchers in Zanjan, Iran, created fibers using PLLA and hydroxyapatite, adding either cinnamaldehyde or cinnamon essential oil to boost bone healing Fibers with cinnamaldehyde showed the most ...

Cocoa powder’s skin benefits are real. Learn how this antioxidant-rich ingredient can improve your complexion and why dermatologists recommend it for glowing skin.

Brian P. Lazzaro highlights the promise of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as powerful agents in the ongoing battle against antibiotic resistance ...