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 antioxidant properties of flavonoids in the lotus...
A new study suggests the potential for molecular–assisted breeding for prebiotic carbohydrates in the cultivated lentil to support human health and crop resilience. Ensuring the production of...
Researchers use an innovative strategy to identify specific compounds from Zhongjing formulae that could be developed into new drugs to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease...
Scientists warn that disposable face masks could be significant sources of microplastics into the environment, highlighting an urgent need for improved disposal strategies. The outbreak of COVID–19...
Arginase is an enzyme with activity linked to several pathologies, however, many synthetic inhibitors that could potentially treat these diseases are not suitable for use in humans. Researchers at the...
Strontium is a trace element, with four naturally occurring isotopes (84Sr, 86Sr, 87Sr, 88Sr) out of which three are stable and one (87Sr) is radiogenic, produced by the decay of 87Rb. The 87Sr/86Sr...
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 mussel production. Dioxins and dioxin-like...
Researchers use a chemical process to boost the effectiveness of natural grapevine–cane extract against downy mildew and grey mould. Grapevine diseases can cause a significant impact on fruit yield...