A root extract of the Fallopia multiflora, or Chinese knotweed, has special properties: it enables the nematode C. elegans to live longer and protects it from oxidative stress, according to a new ...

As of 2019, about 4.9 million people globally were living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is an umbrella term that mainly refers to two conditions, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, ...

The extraction of high‐quality RNA from plant tissues is a critical prerequisite for gene expression studies and other molecular analyses. Over the past decades, researchers have refined methods to ...

Researchers in the United States have shown that extracts of an aromatic herb called Artemisia annua inhibit the replication of severe acute respiratory coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent ...

A new study looks at how a natural plant extract of a particular kind of wormwood, Artemisia scoparia, could lead to longer lifespans, including potentially for humans. The key lies in enhanced ...

Plant extract of the butterfly pea plant has properties that can help in neuroprotection and prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The Butterfly pea plant is a common sight in many Indian ...