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02/18/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
These phytochemicals can improve the biochemical composition and drought tolerance of rice
Antioxidants are important to human health because they help protect the body from free radicals. These harmful molecules are highly reactive and unstable because of the presence or absence of an unpaired electron on their surface. Oxygen-containing free radicals can attack macromolecules inside the body — including cell components like proteins and DNA — causing cellular […]
02/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Enhancing the drought-tolerance of rice with natural plant compounds
In this study, researchers at Hiroshima University examined the effectiveness of vanillic acid (VA) and p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA) at increasing the drought-tolerance of rice cultivars, as well as their levels of beneficial compounds. Their findings were published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. For their experiment, the researchers used two rice cultivars, one drought-tolerant (Q8) and […]
12/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Green tea compounds block key enzyme that allows coronavirus to replicate – study
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science shows that chemical compounds in green tea and other plant-based foods can block the activity of a key enzyme in the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) found that many polyphenols in these foods are able to inhibit the function of “main protease” […]
11/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Reseachers explore the antioxidant properties of cotton lavender
Antioxidants are important molecules that help neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are unstable and highly reactive molecules that can damage cells and their components. A product of cell metabolic processes — particularly the generation of energy using oxygen — free radicals are constantly produced inside the human body. Hence, it’s important that antioxidant levels match this […]
11/05/2020
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By Cassie B.
Study finds cannabis flavonoids help fight pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most challenging types of cancer to treat, and its low survival rate makes it one of the deadliest types of the disease. With a five-year survival rate of only 9 percent, it is on track to become the second-leading cause of cancer death among Americans. However, a […]
10/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the antioxidant properties of Santolina chamaecyparissus (lavender-cotton)
Researchers from Algeria and Turkey investigated the phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Santolina chamaecyparissus, also known as lavender-cotton. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. S. chamaecyparissus is a small medicinal herb widely used in folk medicine, especially in North Africa and Europe. To obtain extracts for phytochemical analysis, the […]
08/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Eating more flavonoid-rich foods can stave off disease and lower cancer risk, advise researchers
It’s no secret that fresh, nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, salad greens and beans, among others, promote optimal health. Children are taught to eat them for a reason, and adults are expected to incorporate them into a balanced diet. The health benefits attributed to these foods are the result of the synergistic interactions of multiple essential […]
07/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The leaves of dyer’s mulberry can protect against staph infections
The Atlantic Forest is home to some 20,000 plant species, which, according to scientists, are excellent sources of useful natural products. However, the biological activities of these plant products have mostly been unexplored. The tree called dyer’s mulberry (Maclura tinctoria) is one of the many understudied species that grow in the Atlantic Forest. It is well-known for producing fustic, the […]
07/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine the antistaphylococcal activities of Maclura tinctoria
Brazilian researchers evaluated the antimicrobial activity of 90 extracts derived from native Atlantic Forest trees against the bacterial pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The Atlantic Forest, which extends along the entire Brazilian coast, is home to 20,000 plant species. These species are sources of natural products whose […]
07/03/2020
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By Cassie B.
Studies look at the potential of natural remedies for treating coronavirus
If you’ve been wondering if there’s a natural way to deal with coronavirus, you’re not alone – it’s a question that researchers have been trying to answer for many years. The novel coronavirus has been spreading across the globe, with an ever-growing number of people falling ill. Symptoms include a sore throat, cough and runny […]
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