Biochem News
Mint Plant Response and Chemical Changes to Stimuli
Researchers have found that treating peppermint with methyl jasmonate can boost its defense enzymes and alter oil composition, enhancing its medicinal potential.
Melatonin Helps Grape Plants Stay Green and Resist Salt Stress
Melatonin helps table grape seedlings withstand soil salinity and alkalinity by preserving photosynthesis, boosting sugar and proline levels, and enhancing antioxidant defenses.
Mushroom Extract Reduces Excess Pigmentation in Skin Cells
Researchers have found that a mushroom extract could offer a safer, effective treatment for skin darkening, showing promise in lab and clinical tests.
Exploring the Health Benefits of Cultivated Strawberry Guava
Researchers have developed a way to grow strawberry guava, a fruit with high antioxidants and health benefits, in a controlled environment, paving the way for commercial use.
Tomato Gene SlNAP1 Controls Ripening Through Growth Hormones
Scientists at Gansu Agricultural University have identified a gene, SlNAP1, that plays a crucial role in the ripening of tomatoes, offering insights to improve crop yields and shelf life.
How Melatonin Helps Young Apple Trees Resist Salt Stress
Melatonin, known for regulating human sleep, shows promise in boosting plant growth and resilience in salty and alkaline soils, improving crop health and yield.
Unveiling How Fenugreek Produces Its Unique Compounds
Researchers have found a way to boost the production of a cancer-fighting compound in fenugreek using a plant defense stimulator, offering new agricultural and pharmaceutical potential.
Greener Insecticide Options: A Study on Safer Mosquito Killers
Researchers at Cairo University found that lavender oil-based nanoemulsions are safe, effective insecticides against mosquito larvae, offering an eco-friendly alternative to metal-based nanomaterials.
How Mushrooms Use Plant Fibers for Growth
Researchers find that common mushrooms can fully utilize lignin, a tough plant polymer, for growth, challenging previous beliefs and potentially impacting carbon cycling and climate models.
How Cabbage Family Plants Stop Harmful Bacteria Enzymes
Cabbage and kale could be our new allies in the fight against drug-resistant infections, with compounds in these veggies showing promise in inhibiting harmful bacteria.
Date Palm Extract's Effects on Rat Liver Damage by Mercury
A study reveals that date palm extract may protect against mercury-induced liver damage, offering a potential natural defense against environmental toxins.
Traits of Single Mating-Type Cordyceps Fungi
Exploring the secrets of a medicinal fungus, scientists unlock breeding keys that can boost harvests and medicinal quality, paving the path for improved herbal treatments.
How TrPLDs Influence Apple Disease Severity
Researchers reveal that disabling a specific gene in the fungus Trichothecium roseum hampers its ability to infect apples, offering clues to protect crops.
Creating a Quick Test to Tell Apart Different Honey Types
Researchers at McGill University have developed a faster, reliable method to detect honey fraud, ensuring consumers get the authentic sweet treat they're paying for.
Using Mushroom Waste to Clean Up Tiny Pollutants
Scientists find that spent mushroom substrate, a byproduct of mushroom farming, can remove up to 90% of certain water pollutants, offering a green solution to water contamination.
Enzyme Key to Preventing Early Sprouting in Rice
Researchers crack the code on a major rice farming issue, tackling 'preharvest sprouting' by singling out the genetic culprit, promising better yield protection.
How a Tiny Genetic Change Affects Tomato Firmness
Scientists have pinpointed a gene that affects tomato firmness, potentially leading to longer-lasting, more transportable tomatoes through genetic modification or selective breeding.
Exploring Plant DNA Damage by Natural Toxins Cadaverine and Putrescine
A study reveals that compounds from decomposing bodies, cadaverine and putrescine, can harm plant growth and genetic material, raising concerns about cemetery soil pollution.
Extracting Health-Boosting Compounds from Passion Fruit
Researchers have found that pectin from passion fruit waste can reduce colorectal cancer cell viability, offering a sustainable way to fight cancer with plant fibers.
Analyzing Mushroom Polysaccharides with New Extraction Methods
Researchers have revolutionized the extraction of beneficial compounds from the reishi mushroom, making it faster and more sustainable, promising enhanced health supplements.
Exploring the Genetic Secrets Behind Wood Growth in Fragrant Rosewood
Researchers at Hainan University have uncovered how genetic processes shape the growth of Dalbergia odorifera, a plant prized for its wood and medicinal uses.
Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of a Bacteria's Glue Production
Scientists advance our understanding of how bacteria produce a biodegradable material with broad application in food, medicine, and more, promising eco-friendlier industrial processes.
Tibetan Sea Buckthorn's Secrets to Mountain Survival and Healthful Compounds
Explore how the hearty Hippophae tibetana shrub survives the harsh, high altitudes of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, offering insights into plant adaptation.
Analyzing Persimmon Compounds for Brain Health Benefits
Scientists find that persimmon fruit contains natural compounds that may protect brain cells from inflammation and oxidative stress, offering hope for neurodegenerative disease treatment.
Genome Insights Into Mountain Plant Survival and Health Boosting Compounds
Researchers have decoded the genome of the Tibetan sea buckthorn, revealing its unique adaptations to survive high altitude and intense UV radiation, including DNA repair and disease resistance genes.
How Cadmium and Copper Affect Pumpkin Seed Growth and Health
A study reveals that while zucchini seeds can still sprout when exposed to heavy metals like cadmium and copper, their growth and health are significantly impaired.
Amphibian Skin Bacteria Boost Plant Growth and Hormone Response
Bacteria from tropical frog skin could revolutionize agriculture by naturally boosting plant growth, offering a sustainable way to increase crop yields.
Improving Concrete Durability with Banana Leaf Ash
Researchers have found that using banana leaf ash in concrete can improve strength and durability, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cement and reducing environmental impact.
How Natural Waste Impacts DNA Damage in the Lab
Discoveries at Trakya University reveal that extracts from smoketree leaves and pomegranate peels can protect DNA from oxidative damage, hinting at new medical and cosmetic uses.
Broccoli Varieties' Chemical Differences and Brain Health Benefits
Researchers at Cairo University found that purple broccoli contains compounds that may help improve communication between brain cells, offering potential dietary support in Alzheimer's treatment.
New Savory Flavor Boosters Discovered in Mushrooms
Scientists have identified potent umami peptides in white button mushrooms, which could lead to new flavor enhancers and healthier food options by reducing salt and MSG use.
How Two Types of Licorice Plants Withstand Salt Stress
Discovering how some licorice plants thrive in salty soils could help grow this medicinal herb in challenging conditions, ensuring its availability for health uses.
Unraveling Growth Secrets of a Medicinal Herb Through a Molecular Lens
Researchers at Guangxi Vocational University of Agriculture reveal insights into the growth of Stephania kwangsiensis, a medicinal plant with nutrient-storing stems.
Exploring Garlic Extracts and Cancer Drug Impact on Colon Cancer Cells
Turkish researchers find that black garlic, especially when combined with chemotherapy, may enhance cancer treatment by increasing cell death and reducing inflammation.
Improving How We Detect Bacteria in DNA Study Methods
Researchers have developed a new method to identify and recover abundant species missing from microbial community analyses, enhancing our understanding of these ecosystems.
How Sugar Beet Roots Import Sugar and Glucose Efficiently
Discovering how sugar beets absorb sugar could implement advancements in sugar production, extend agriculture, and propel bioenergy innovation. Researchers identify crucial substances involved, paving the way for enhanced crop efficiency.
Creating Petal-Shaped Silver for Better Dye Breakdown and Detection
Soochow University researchers have created silver nanoflowers that can detect and break down water pollutants, offering a green solution for wastewater treatment.
How Pomegranate Juice Can Wear Down Tooth Enamel
Unbeknownst to many, pomegranate juice could jeopardize tooth enamel just as cola does, risking substantial surface erosion despite its reputation as a healthy drink.
Comparing Natural Compounds in Veggies for Liver Health
Discover the power of cruciferous veggies like broccoli and radish sprouts! Rich in cancer-fighting compounds, they're especially potent in young sprouts, offering liver protection and detox benefits.
How a Plant Gene Boosts Healing Compound Production
Scientists uncover how a molecular switch, EpMYB2, boosts the production of the health-boosting compound chicoric acid in the purple coneflower, guided by plant stress hormones.
Exploring the Finger Lime Genome for Disease Resistance
Scientists have mapped the finger lime's genetic code, a breakthrough that could lead to citrus plants resistant to the devastating citrus greening disease.
Egg-Laying vs Broody Behaviors: Gene Insights in Chickens
Unraveling the egg production mystery, scientists investigate the genetics of `broodiness` in black-bone chickens, potentially aiding poultry industry innovation.
Onion Extract as a Dual Remedy for Asthma Inflammation
Researchers at Kuwait University find that onion bulb extract may help treat and prevent asthma by reducing lung inflammation and allergic responses in mice.
Unraveling Leaf Shape Changes in the Chinese Tulip Tree
Discovering how a single gene can create multiple proteins, researchers at Nanjing Forestry University reveal the role of this process in shaping the unique leaves of Liriodendron chinense.
Vitamin C Boosts Pea Defenses Against Salt Stress
Spraying pea plants with vitamin C can bolster growth and yield, even in salty soils, by boosting their antioxidant defenses and essential nutrients' balance.
Boosting Tomato Plant Defenses Against Pests with Phenylalanine
Scientists have discovered that treating tomato plants with phenylalanine, an amino acid, significantly boosts their resistance to the destructive leafminer pest.
How Two Angelica Plants Control Early Flowering Revealed
Researchers uncover the genetic and metabolic reasons behind early flowering in Dong quai, which can reduce its medicinal value, paving the way for better cultivation methods.
Discovering New Natural Food Preservatives from Persimmon Yeast
Researchers at Bina Nusantara University discovered a yeast with strong antimicrobial properties, offering a natural way to extend food shelf life and reduce chemical preservatives.
Cigarette Smoke Damage in Blood Vessels Eased by Colchicine
Researchers discover that colchicine, a gout medication, can prevent cell damage and aging caused by tobacco smoke, offering a new treatment avenue for smoking-related diseases.
Lavender Oil's Effect on Tick Control
Lavender oil proves to be a promising natural tick repellent, with high mortality rates for ticks and significant reduction in their reproduction, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic chemicals.
How a Fungal Pathway Increases Drug Resistance
Researchers discover a gene in a common fungus causing skin infections that contributes to resistance against a widely used antifungal drug, paving the way for improved treatments.
Discovering Soil Bacteria That Fight Plant Fungi
Researchers at Inha University discovered a soil microorganism that can protect crops from harmful fungi, offering a potential eco-friendly fungicide solution.
Cordycepin Helps Reverse Liver Scarring by Aging Scar Cells
A study reveals that Cordycepin, a compound from Cordyceps fungus, may treat liver fibrosis by inhibiting scar-forming cells and affecting cell aging and division pathways.
Making Sweeter Natural Sweeteners with Yeast and Enzymes
Scientists at Jiangnan University have engineered yeast to produce a natural, low-calorie sweetener, Reb M, with a record-high efficiency, offering a healthier alternative to sugar.
How DNA Controls Soapberry Adaptation to Drought
Plants like Siberian ginseng adapt to drought by changing their DNA behavior, boosting their production of protective compounds, which could enhance their medicinal value.
How Strigolactones Help Apple Trees Resist Aluminum Stress
Researchers discover that a synthetic hormone can protect apple trees from soil acidification and aluminum toxicity, potentially leading to hardier orchards.
How Barley Responds to Stress and Hormones
Scientists at Shanxi Agricultural University reveal how a group of proteins, ACBPs, help barley plants manage stress and maintain growth, offering insights for breeding tougher crops.
Versatile Healing Properties of Beetroot-Derived Nanoparticles
Researchers at Mansoura University have developed a green method to create silver nanoparticles using beetroot, with promising applications in medicine and agriculture.
Tomato Fertility Shaped by Crucial Gene
Scientists uncover how a tomato gene, SlCRCa, acts as a switch determining whether plant cells become seed-producing ovules or supporting carpel structures, paving the way for enhanced crop yields.
New Method Identifies Over 300 Pesticides in Air
Scientists have developed a new method to measure over 300 types of pesticides in the air, helping us understand and manage potential health and environmental risks.
Analyzing Key Compounds in Schisandra with Advanced Technique
Researchers have improved a method to analyze health-boosting compounds in Schisandra chinensis, promising better quality control for its use in medicine.
Fungal Attack on Fall Armyworms: Effects and Process
Researchers find that the fungus Metarhizium rileyi effectively kills fall armyworm larvae, offering a potential eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides in agriculture.
Antioxidant Benefits in Orange Peel Extracts
Researchers at Benue State University find citrus fruit peels, often discarded as waste, to be rich in health-promoting antioxidants, suggesting their potential in food and medicine.
Soil Microbes' Influence on Mustard Flavor
A study reveals how soil microbes affect the taste of mustard seeds, linking the presence of certain bacteria to the spice's sharp flavor, offering insights for natural flavor enhancement in crops.
Optimizing Juice Extraction from Fermented Beetroot
Scientists have developed a new, healthy snack: fermented beet chips, using a special drying method to preserve their nutrients and create a crispy texture.
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits from Reishi Mushroom Compound
Researchers find that a sugar compound from a medicinal mushroom can improve memory and reduce anxiety in rats, offering new hope for Alzheimer's treatment.