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USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down

USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene.…

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Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself

Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are treated.…

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What gives stevia its sweetness? Scientists uncover the genetic secret
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What gives stevia its sweetness? Scientists uncover the genetic secret

phys.org·University of Toyama·18 days ago
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Stevia is a widely used sweetener, but why do some stevia varieties taste cleaner and more sugar-like than others? Recent research conducted at the University of Toyama shows that stevia's sweetness is genetically linked to variations in specific…

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A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded
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A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded

ScienceDaily·ScienceDaily·19 days ago
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Scientists at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound with promising anti cancer potential. The team identified two enzymes that work together to build the molecule’s unusual twisted structure, solving a…

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Scientists find natural compounds that hit COVID-19 from every angle
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Scientists find natural compounds that hit COVID-19 from every angle

ScienceDaily·ScienceDaily·24 days ago
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A little-known tree from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest may hold a surprising weapon against COVID-19. Researchers discovered that compounds called galloylquinic acids, extracted from its leaves, can attack SARS-CoV-2 on multiple fronts—blocking the virus from…

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Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential
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Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential

ScienceDaily·ScienceDaily·about 1 month ago
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Scientists have uncovered a surprising new layer of complexity in Cannabis, identifying dozens of previously unknown compounds—including the first-ever evidence of rare molecules called flavoalkaloids in its leaves.…

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Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·about 2 months ago
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Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. New research reveals that everyday plant compounds—like menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from chili…

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