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03/06/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Philippines and Singapore look into COCONUT OIL molecules as potential cures for the coronavirus

Coconut oil has been widely marketed as a superfood that provides a range of health benefits – from improving heart health to boosting brain function. Now, researchers from Singapore and the Philippines are exploring its potential use as a treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency […]

03/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Can the flatcrown tree be the answer to Gram-negative superbugs?

Gram-negative bacteria, which are classified based on the color (red) they turn to after Gram staining, can be found everywhere, even in the human gut. Many known bacterial pathogens are Gram-negative, such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Chlamydia trachomatis and Vibrio cholerae. According to studies, Gram-negative bacteria are inherently resistant to macrolide antibiotics, which are widely used to […]

02/18/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers are looking to peptides to combat drug-resistant microbes

Anti-microbial resistance can be defined as the ability of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi and viruses) to change upon exposure to an anti-microbial component and reduce its effectiveness. The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled the spread of anti-microbial resistance as a global health concern because it threatens the ability of humans to treat common infectious […]

02/18/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers investigate the antibacterial activity of Albizia adianthifolia

In this study, researchers from Cameroon and Turkey isolated phytochemicals from the root of Albizia adianthifolia and assessed their anti-microbial effects against Gram-negative and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A. adianthifolia is used in Cameroon as a natural medicine for bronchitis and skin diseases. In their previous […]

02/04/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Physiochemical and antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants from Cameroon

Researchers from the University of Dschang in Cameroon investigated the essential oils from native Cameroonian spices in order to determine their composition and to find proof of their perceived antimicrobial and curative properties. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medical Plants Research. The essential oils from Aframomum citratum, Aframomum daniellii, Piper capense and Monodora myristica contain bioactive compounds with antimicrobial and antifungal […]

12/25/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Compounds in lung moss can potentially treat even drug-resistant candida infections

A grayish lung-like lichen may help treat patients with infectious fungal diseases that developed a resistance to pharmaceutical drugs. A new study found that natural molecules in lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) possess anti-fungal activity and can selectively target drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans. The use of too many antibacterials, anti-fungals and other pharmaceutical drugs led to […]

12/04/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Natural antibiotic: Research looks at potential of ginger against superbugs

Ginger is a well-known spice often used in Asian cuisine, especially in Indian, Thai, and Chinese cooking. Also known by its scientific name Zingiber officinale, ginger belongs to the same family as other medicinal spices like cardamom and turmeric. In traditional medicine, the root of the ginger plant is used to alleviate digestive problems, relieve nausea and […]

09/20/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Discover natural agents for disrupting bacterial biofilm

Bacteria represent just one part of a large and thriving community of microorganisms that the human body plays host to. These microbes can be found in different parts, including the skin, the oral cavity, and most notably, the gut. While bacteria, together with other microbes, contribute to the maintenance of good health, certain factors, such […]

09/03/2019 / By Lance D Johnson

Seaweed forests hold key to overcoming antibiotic resistance, says study

One of the greatest challenges facing modern medicine today is antibiotic resistance. Almost a century since Penicillin was first discovered in strains of mold, medical science has isolated thousands of defensive, antibiotic compounds from microbes. These bio-active microbial metabolites have been mass produced as antibiotics to help humans fight infections. Because the human microbiome depends […]

08/15/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Natural anti-biofilm agents can help treat infections

In this article, researchers from different universities in Hong Kong and China summarized recent studies and discussed the discovery of natural anti-biofilm agents from plants. Their review, which focused on herbs with both known and unknown bioactive ingredients and mechanisms of action, was published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Biofilm is defined as a natural form of […]

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