Natural products are small-molecule metabolites synthesised by plants, fungi, bacteria and marine organisms. They comprise diverse chemical classes—alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, peptides and ...

Bioactive compounds are naturally occurring chemicals in plants, fungi, marine organisms and microorganisms that exert specific biological effects on living systems. These substances—ranging from ...

From caffeine to penicillin, natural products have become a mainstay in modern society, and are used for numerous applications, such as medicine and pesticides. There are tens of thousands of untapped ...

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 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 ...

Aquatic foods, including fish, shellfish, seaweeds, and other marine resources, are globally recognized for their exceptional nutritional value and their ...

The dairy industry is debating cow's milk vs. plant-based alternatives while non-bovine milks from goats, sheep, camels, donkeys, and buffalo are gaining traction. These milks offer unique nutritional ...

Scientists discovered that kombucha’s flavor, chemistry, and antioxidant activity vary dramatically depending on the tea used ...

New research highlights how microgreens outshine mature vegetables in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—offering a powerful solution for better health and food security. Study: Nutritional quality ...

Cranberry products remain among the most commonly used nonantibiotic options for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Widely marketed as natural bladder protectants, these products ...

Nilmani Singh, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Professor Huimin Zhao, and Yujie Yuan developed the automated platform FAST-NPS to accelerate bioactive natural product discovery. From caffeine to ...