Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than ...

The global cannabidiol, or CBD, market is exploding, with analysts projecting it will hit 22.05 billion by the year 2030. That's nearly 20% of the size of the global soft drinks market even though CBD ...

A rare chemical compound called plumbonacrite has been found on the underpainting of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, which sheds light on his processes, according to new research. The presence of the ...

Recent research has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as protect cardiac tissue from the sort of damage seen in heart attack. Research led by UCL, ...

The products’ health effects still need to be studied, but several compounds were found to exceed EU limits for consumer products ...

While cannabis has been used for thousands of years, scientists are still identifying many of the chemical components of the plant. According to a 2021 study published in Advances in Experimental ...

Scientists in Japan have revealed a chemical compound that could be used for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. These diseases occur when ...

Research led by UCL, in partnership with the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB) and AstraZeneca, has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as ...