A new study shows the major bioactive chemical compounds in Astragali radix samples from different EU vendors vary greatly. Astragali Radix (AR), known as “Huang Qi” in Chinese, is regarded as one of...
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Lotus is a common aquatic plant that is popular in Asia, and is gaining growing interest due to the various benefits it possesses, in particular, the...
A new study suggests the potential for molecular–assisted breeding for prebiotic carbohydrates in the cultivated lentil to support human health and...
Researchers use an innovative strategy to identify specific compounds from Zhongjing formulae that could be developed into new drugs to treat...
Scientists warn that disposable face masks could be significant sources of microplastics into the environment, highlighting an urgent need for...
Arginase is an enzyme with activity linked to several pathologies, however, many synthetic inhibitors that could potentially treat these diseases are...
Strontium is a trace element, with four naturally occurring isotopes (84Sr, 86Sr, 87Sr, 88Sr) out of which three are stable and one (87Sr) is...
A seven-year study in Taranto, Southern Italy, supports the need for a long–term environmental plan to both help protect consumers and safeguard local...
Researchers use a chemical process to boost the effectiveness of natural grapevine–cane extract against downy mildew and grey mould. Grapevine...