New research shows that polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, can be combined with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs. Polyphenols are a class ...

In drug discovery, virtual screening is a fast and cost-effective way of narrowing down vast chemical libraries to identify the most promising hits, reducing synthesis and testing requirements while ...

Chemists have developed a method to convert chemicals known as alpha-olefins into new organic compounds. Combining a pair of catalytic reactions in sequence converted inexpensive chemicals into new ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Ginger and honey both have properties that promote immune and gut health.Sugars and compounds in ginger and honey nourish beneficial bacteria ...

The CeMM Library of Unique Drugs (CLOUD) is the first condensed set of FDA-approved drugs representing all clinical compounds. Its potential was shown in a combinatorial high throughput screen at the ...

Food combining is a philosophy of eating that has ancient roots but has become extremely popular in recent years. Proponents of food-combining diets believe that improper food combinations can lead to ...

Ideally, the active ingredient of an oral medication should readily form crystals, dissolve quickly in the digestive tract, and be rapidly absorbed in the body. If a compound can’t do those things on ...

An active compound of cannabis is known to regulate appetite and influence fat formation in humans, but researchers have baulked at the effect it can have on the brain. Researchers at Deakin ...

Materials firms Covestro AG and Teknor Apex Co. will work together on new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compounds. Covestro of Leverkusen, Germany, and Pawtucket, R.I.-based Teknor both have worked ...