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Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism). Free radicals may play a part in cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases of aging. Antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins A, C, and E, and other natural and manufactured substances.

Muscle protein tied to physical fitness in youth and age-associated diseases

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have added to evidence that a protein called CaMKII improves strength, endurance, muscle health and fitness in young animals.

9 Aug 2021

Study finds no evidence that caffeine consumption leads to greater risk of arrhythmias

In the largest study of its kind, an investigation by UC San Francisco has found no evidence that moderate coffee consumption can cause cardiac arrhythmia.

21 Jul 2021

Study discloses neuroprotective properties of aromatic turmerone and its derivatives

Scientists discovered that aromatic turmerone and its derivatives have a direct effect on the dopaminergic nerves.

16 Jul 2021

New packaging film can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days

Québec produces more strawberries than any other Canadian province. Strawberries are delicate and difficult to keep fresh. In response to this challenge, Monique Lacroix, a professor at at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), and her team have developed a packaging film that can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days.

16 Jun 2021

Novel protein could improve treatment outcomes after heart attacks

New research, headed by scientists from Washington State University, has revealed a protein that could be crucial for enhancing treatments after a heart attack.

4 Jun 2021

Non-specific lipid transfer proteins help improve wheat tolerance

Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), often called scab, is a serious disease of small grain cereals like barley and wheat that affects farmers worldwide.

27 May 2021

Spraying leaves with vitamin C can dramatically increase protein production

The production of high-value pharmaceutical proteins in plants provides benefits over other manufacturing techniques.

10 Mar 2021

Novel agonistic effect of polyphenol compound could treat amyloidosis, other metabolic disorders

Reportedly, Curcumin has several physiological activities, which include anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, anti-amyloid, and anti-cancer properties.

1 Mar 2021

Longevity gene contributes to brain health during aging

According to a new study, a gene associated with an exceptionally long-life span in human beings guards the brain stem cells against the adverse effects of stress.

23 Feb 2021

Antioxidant in green tea may lead to new anti-cancer drugs

Green tea contains an antioxidant that may boost the concentrations of p53, called the “guardian of the genome,” for its potential to kill cancerous cells.

15 Feb 2021

Study discovers new anti-inflammatory role for well-known blood clot protein

Flinders University researchers have discovered a new anti-inflammatory role for well-known blood clot protein fibrinogen, which could support targeted new treatments for kidney, heart and other common diseases.

2 Feb 2021

Juicing technique can influence phytochemical content, antioxidant activity of vegetable juices

With the New Year, many people are making resolutions to eat healthier, by eating more vegetables, for example. But those who don't like the taste or texture of some vegetables might prefer to drink them in a home-squeezed juice.

28 Jan 2021

New fermented coffee and tea contain gut-friendly live probiotics

Good news for those who need a cuppa to start the day. Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created new probiotic coffee and tea drinks that are packed with gut-friendly live probiotics.

From National University of Singapore (NUS) 12 Jan 2021

Researchers identify a vital protein needed to regulate anti-tumor immune response

Scientists from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a protein known as NF-kappa B-inducing kinase (NIK).

5 Jan 2021

Scientists identify biosynthetic genes involved in the production of usnic acid in lichens

Scientists from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Complutense University of Madrid have headed an international study that has successfully detected a sequence of biosynthetic genes that play a key role in the synthesis of usnic acid in lichen—a kind of compound that exhibits antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, and neuroprotective activity.

14 Dec 2020

Plant-inspired alkaloids could prevent and treat bacteria infections in rice, kiwi, and citrus

Plants get bacterial infections, just as humans do. When food crops and trees are infected, their yield and quality can suffer. Although some compounds have been developed to protect plants, few of them work on a wide variety of crops, and bacteria are developing resistance.

3 Dec 2020

Antioxidant News and Research

Muscle protein tied to physical fitness in youth and age-associated diseases

Study finds no evidence that caffeine consumption leads to greater risk of arrhythmias

Study discloses neuroprotective properties of aromatic turmerone and its derivatives

New packaging film can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days

Novel protein could improve treatment outcomes after heart attacks

Non-specific lipid transfer proteins help improve wheat tolerance

Spraying leaves with vitamin C can dramatically increase protein production

Novel agonistic effect of polyphenol compound could treat amyloidosis, other metabolic disorders

Longevity gene contributes to brain health during aging

Antioxidant in green tea may lead to new anti-cancer drugs

Study discovers new anti-inflammatory role for well-known blood clot protein

Juicing technique can influence phytochemical content, antioxidant activity of vegetable juices

New fermented coffee and tea contain gut-friendly live probiotics

Researchers identify a vital protein needed to regulate anti-tumor immune response

Scientists identify biosynthetic genes involved in the production of usnic acid in lichens

Plant-inspired alkaloids could prevent and treat bacteria infections in rice, kiwi, and citrus

Chemical compounds in foods can inhibit a key SARS-Cov-2 enzyme

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Researchers identify chemical compounds that could block key enzyme in SARS-CoV-2

Researchers use metal-organic frameworks to target prostate cancer cells

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