A Healthy Prebiotic Sugar from Seaweed
Prebiotics are indigestible food fibers and natural sugars that stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. Xylooligosaccharides (XOS)...
Can PGE2 Help Repair A Broken Spine?
A spinal cord injury (SCI) may occur due to a sudden blow to the spine causing vertebral fractures, compressions or...
Non-Invasive Whale Hormone Measurement
Visiting a whale habitat and seeing these magnificent creatures up close is a wonderful experience. Free-swimming whales, including Humpbacks, are...
Even Gentle Restraints Can Increase Stress in Lab Mice
The C57BL/6 mouse strain, also known as “black 6”, was developed at the Bussey Institute from C.C. Little’s C57BL strain...
Future Treatment for Autism from Plants?
A recent study by Gao and Matsumoto in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (S0378-8741(18)34424-6) 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...