Future Treatment for Autism from Plants?
A recent study by Gao and Matsumoto in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (S0378-8741(18)34424-6)Â reported significant reduction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-like...
Dietary Flavonoids for Tuberculosis?
A recent study from the Western University of Health Sciences found strong evidence for the anti-mycobacterial potential of flavonoids on...
Simplified Detection of DNA Damage
While oxidative damage to DNA is an inevitable byproduct of cellular metabolism, excess DNA oxidation is frequently associated with...
Do Dolphins Exhale Hormones?
Marine wildlife researchers prefer minimally invasive methods when collecting samples for endocrine studies. Samples like respiratory vapor (‘blow’) and blubber...
Is Glutathione The Ultimate Antioxidant?
Along with its well-known function combating oxidative stress through its role as a critical source of reducing power, Glutathione (GSH)...
Can Raw Cane Sugar Help Reduce Stress?
Japanese researchers observe anti-stress and antioxidant effects of raw cane sugar. Modern life can be somewhat stressful and excessive...
Make Your Kimchi Taste Better
Kimchi, a staple in Korean cuisine, is a famous traditional side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most commonly...
Eat Your Vegetables!
Compounds found in brightly colored vegetables offer protection from oxidative stress related diseases through increasing Glutathione Peroxidase Activity. A recent University of...
Is Your Hippopotamus Pregnant?
A recent study by Wojtusik et. al., at the Cincinnati Zoo measured hippopotamus salivary progesterone levels to determine the pregnancy...
A Chocolate A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Italian researchers demonstrate the health benefits of chocolate consumption. A recent study by Cavaretta et al. from the Mediterranean Neurological...
Binge Drinking and Future Progeny
It is well documented that alcohol during pregnancy can cause complications for pregnancy and birth, but little is known about...
Glutathione is Necessary for Hippocampal Neurons to Maintain Healthy Dendrites and Cognitive Function
Post-mitotic neuronal cells are more sensitive to the concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in their surroundings than other cells....