Researchers have described a new mechanism which induces the self-killing of cancer cells by perturbing ion homeostasis. A research team
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Comparing antioxidants levels in tomatoes of different color: Specific antioxidants are associated with particular tomato colors
Naturally occurring antioxidants have been of great interest in recent years due to their recognizable health benefits. A study out
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An intricate interaction: Dietary fatty acid intake influences hypertension risk
Hypertension is an important public health problem that can lead to life-threatening cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. Many
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A closed cage-like molecule that can be opened
Molecular cages offer the possibility to encapsulate ions or other molecules. If the cage structure has a ‘hatch’ that can
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Cassava high in iron and zinc could improve diets and health in west Africa
The “hidden hunger” caused by micronutrient deficiency is a global threat to human health, with particularly severe impacts in Africa.
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Extract from soursop leaves can prevent the symptoms of fibromyalgia, study suggests
Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Seville have recently published a study in which they state
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Enzymes in the cross-hairs: New strategies in the battle against antibiotic resistance
More and more bacteria are resistant to available antibiotics. A team of chemists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
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Why vitamin E effect is often a matter of luck until now
It is reputed to stop skin from aging, reduce joint degeneration in rheumatism and arthritis, and even protect against cancer
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Fluorescence-activating beta-barrel protein made from scratch for first time: Advance makes possible creation of new beta-barrel proteins to precisely target small molecules
For the first time, scientists have created, entirely from scratch, a protein capable of binding to a small target molecule.
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Of hearts and giants: Moving a cardiac regulatory protein to the right place
The largest known protein, the appropriately named titin after the Titan giants of Greek mythology, is a molecular spring found
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