We know that Plectasin , found in Pseudoplectania nigrella (see picture) , is the first defensin to  be isolated from a fungus. Plec...

Idiom "prevention is better than cure" is  more relevant than ever, but the awareness is lacking in the healthcare associated infe...

New research finding may change direction of vaccine research for M. tuberculosis

Vilazodone (see structure) is an antidepressant which is currently under  development by Clinical Data for the treatment of major dep...

Lytix Biopharma receives approval to initiate Phase I/IIa clinical trial of Lytixar for MRSA  

Pistachios offer multiple benefits, study suggests

Nuclear magnetic resonance aids in drug design

Sometimes, diet and lifestyle choices alone aren't enough to manage total cholesterol levels. Yet, diet and exercise are important man...

In continuation of my update on the benefits of  flax seeds,  I found this info interesting to share with. Researchers from College of Agr...

In continuation of my earlier blog article " Broccoli sprouts may help prevent stomach cancer !.... I found this article interesting...

Carotenoid-enriched tomatoes produced more bioactivity in the liver than lycopene-enriched or standard tomatoes, yielding the most cancer-...

New details of tuberculosis protein-cleaving machinery revealed

 In continuation of my update on tuberculosis and drug discovery ..... A new  research conducted at Weill Cornell Medical College sh...

In continuation of my update on cholesterol and diet ...... Eating nuts associated with improvements in cholesterol levels

In continuation of  my update on mosquito repellents,   I found this info  interesting to share with. We know that N , N -Diethyl- me...