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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.

Bioengineered Yeast Achieves Breakthrough in Mass-Producing Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is difficult to produce on an industrial scale. A team of Kobe University bioengineers manipulated the cellular machinery in a species of yeast so that one such molecule can now be produced in a fermenter at unprecedented concentrations.

14 Nov 2024

Researchers Develop Cultured Pork Using Sorghum Proteins

Meat grown in a lab isn’t science fiction anymore. Cultured meats have existed for over a decade, and as of 2023, you might even find lab-grown chicken in restaurants (in the U.S., at least).

4 Nov 2024

New Microbe with Potential to Revolutionize Biomanufacturing and Carbon Capture

A unique strain of cyanobacteria, or algae, isolated from volcanic ocean vents has been found by an international team of researchers from the United States and Italy.

30 Oct 2024

Disinfectants Foster the Growth of Novel Microbial Strains in Urban Settings

A recent study in the journal Microbiome has uncovered new strains of microbes that have evolved to utilize the scarce resources found in cities, revealing that daily habits are altering the composition of microorganisms in indoor environments.

18 Oct 2024

New Method Detects Peroxymonocarbonate and Its Role in Cellular Responses

High levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere can alter not only the climate of our planet but also the functioning of our cells.

24 Sep 2024

Unraveling the Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Fruit Size and Sugar Content in Wax Apple

A recent study has successfully decoded the autotetraploid genome of the wax apple, uncovering its genetic evolution and key factors driving fruit diversity. The research highlights the fruit's rich antioxidant profile, with promising implications for human health and breeding strategies aimed at enhancing nutritional value.

23 Sep 2024

New study highlights the medicinal potential of plants consumed by gorillas

In a recent study, researchers examined the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of plants used by western lowland gorillas for self-medication, highlighting the potential of these bioactive compounds for therapeutic applications in human medicine.

19 Sep 2024

Fish Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to New Skincare Ingredients

There are some pretty strange ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products. One example is snail mucin -; also known as snail slime -; which is used for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

6 Sep 2024

Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Tyr): A Promising Tyrosinase Inhibitor Derived from Skin Bacteria

Melanin protects the skin-;the body's largest organ and a vital component of the immune system-;from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

6 Aug 2024

The Importance of Antioxidant Therapy in Preventing Parkinson's Disease

The neurodegenerative condition known as Parkinson's disease is caused by the death of neurons that generate dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for both motor control and cognitive function.

6 Aug 2024

Retron-Based Tool Enables Multi-Site DNA Editing

Genome editing has become a widely adopted technology to modify DNA in cells, allowing scientists to study diseases in the lab and develop therapies that repair disease-causing mutations.

10 Jul 2024

New Antioxidants Show Promise for Broader Cellular Protection

Professor José Villalaín at Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) is searching for improved antioxidants.

3 Jul 2024

New Hypothesis Links Firefly Bioluminescence to Oxygen Levels

A genomic analysis disproved the popular theory regarding the origin of firefly lights.

26 Jun 2024

Genomic Insights into Glucosinolate Biosynthesis in Broccoli

A detailed genomic study of broccoli has revealed the genetic foundations for the production of glucosinolates (GSLs), compounds celebrated for their health benefits, including anti-carcinogenic properties.

24 Jun 2024

Mitochondrial Phosphate Carrier MIR1: A Key Player in Candida albicans Virulence

This study is led by Professor Yan Wang (School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China). Her team found that the lack of MIR1 gene, which encodes mitochondrial phosphate carrier, can lead to severe virulence defects in Candida albicans.

23 May 2024