Advances in Horticultural Science, Vol. 29, No. 2/3 (2015), pp. 109-115 (7 pages) Three peach (‘Honora’, ‘Dr. Davis’ and ‘Fairtime’) and five nectarine ...

Quinoa is the common name of Chenopodium quinoa, a whole-grain crop belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Quinoa is native to the South American Andes Mountains and can be found in three varieties ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has identified two plant-based bioactive compounds with potential as glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists for weight loss as possible alternatives to ...

Key TakeawaysCarrots are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and beta-carotene, which has skin and eye health ...

Natural sunscreens shield the skin from harmful radiation, without triggering allergic reactions. In a recently published study, a group of researchers has discovered a novel compound, β-glucose-bound ...

Osaka Metropolitan University scientists demonstrate the anti-cancer properties of Kencur ginger are caused by its bioactive compound, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate (EMC). In mice, this compound reduced ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic itching, asthma and migraine are in many cases hard-to-treat conditions. They have in common that they are triggered by an excessive immune response -- which in ...

Biocompatibility and bioactivity are the two terms commonly used in dentistry. Generally, biocompatible materials are those materials that are well-tolerated by the biological system, whereas ...

Broccoli contains many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Broccoli’s benefits include helping reduce inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and strengthening the immune system. Broccoli is a ...