Biologists from the University of York (UK) have discovered enzymes that catalyze the biosynthesis of alkaloids in a number ...

Many natural compounds that act on the human body provide active ingredients for medicines or clues for developing them, and ...

He competed under the names Big Steve Ray and Wildthing Stevie Ray. At the height of his addiction, he was spending $1,000 ...

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Researchers discover evidence that poison was used in weapons 60,000 years ago, revealing advanced planning and knowledge.

Scientists are searching for therapeutics that mimic the life-extending benefits of caloric restriction, exercise, and a good ...

Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world. For many of us, a cup of coffee or tea is almost as routine as breathing. It helps us wake up in the morning, beat the afternoon slump, and ...

Despite decades of U.S. aid and successive government strategies, Colombia's cocaine production has reached record highs due ...

In just the first three weeks of 2026, lawmakers in multiple states have filed numerous proposals related to kratom, the herbal product derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant that is widely sold in ...

In October 2025, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a clinical trial is to see if shorter Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) treatment times will still be effective at treating actinic keratoses (AK) ...

A research team has uncovered and rebuilt a previously elusive plant pathway that produces oxindole alkaloids—a rare and ...

Plants make substances called alkaloids to protect themselves, and humans have long taken advantage of these chemicals, using ...