Long-lost cannabis enzymes are back, and they pinpoint when the plant first gained the chemistry to make THC, CBD, and CBC.

A natural compound found in Aloe vera shows potential to block two key Alzheimer’s enzymes, offering a promising lead for future treatment.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – As global temperatures rise, it’s imperative that plants can adapt to new and changing conditions. As global temperatures rise, it’s imperative that plants can adapt to new and ...

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.

Scientists have discovered that a protein responsible for the synthesis of a key plant material evolved much earlier than suspected. This new research explored the origin and evolution of the ...

UPTON, NY-Plant scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have found that certain enzymes responsible for desaturating fatty acids, the building blocks of oils, can ...

Malathy Palayam, Aleczander Young, Lior Tal, and Nitzan Shabek at the UC Davis Department of Plant Biology are exploring the mechanism by which the plant hormone strigoractone regulates a massive ...

The dynamic plant-based dairy alternatives market, valued at $3.7 billion in 2024 for non-dairy milk alone 1 and projected to reach $66.91 billion by 2030 2, is expanding beyond beverages to include ...

Alzheimer’s disease has long resisted simple solutions, yet some of the most intriguing new leads are emerging from familiar ...

ELGIN, ILL. — Amano Enzyme, a supplier of specialty enzymes, launched Umamizyme Pulse, a non-GMO enzyme designed for use in a variety of plant protein products. The enzyme produces an umami flavor ...

The degradation of plant defense substances by insect digestive enzymes can influence the insects' preference for certain food plants, a new study now shows for the first time. Scientists studied this ...