Chlorinated compounds from slime mold show strong antibacterial activity
The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential antibiotic…
Researchers discover how plants produce cancer-fighting mitraphylline
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound that may help fight…
Researchers receive new funding to advance promising therapy for multiple sclerosis
A Canadian-led international research team, spearheaded by Dr. Fang Liu at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health…
Creatine in your diet may benefit your digestive system
New research reveals that a higher intake of creatine from meat sources may ease constipation, especially in men…
Erythritol alters brain vessel function and may raise stroke risk
Scientists show how a common zero-calorie sweetener found in many diet drinks may harm the brain’s vascular system…