Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a mosquito-borne disease that has caused outbreaks in Asia and beyond. A recent study successfully developed a single chain variable fragment (scFv) antibody that can detect the…
A team of researchers has successfully identified a new natural compound from the seeds of Chisocheton macrophyllus, a tropical plant from the mahogany family (Meliaceae). The compound, named 11α-acetoxydysobinin, belongs to a group of chemicals known as limonoids, which are…
A team of researchers has successfully improved the production of a powerful enzyme from Thermus thermophilus—a bacterium that thrives in extreme heat—by applying an innovative protein-folding strategy in Escherichia coli. This breakthrough could pave the way for more efficient biotechnological…
A new study highlights the promising role of berberine, a natural compound, in managing diabetes mellitus (DM)—a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Researchers discovered that berberine may work more effectively than the widely used drug metformin, by targeting…