A Plant A Day

Plants have long been a cornerstone of traditional medicine worldwide, including for supporting joint health. Across different cultures, plant-based remedies […]

Beta-glucans are a class of soluble polysaccharides composed of glucose molecules linked by β-glycosidic bonds. The specific structure of beta-glucans

Plants use light-sensitive proteins like cryptochromes to detect Earth’s magnetic fields, helping orient growth and circadian rhythms. Plants use light-sensitive

Psychoactive plants have been integral to traditional medicine and spiritual practices in many cultures for centuries. They are often used

“Science now shows that plants appear to be sentient beings. They perceive light, smell, touch, water, and many more variables

Consider that biodiversity is crucial for economic sustainability as it underpins industries like agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and pharmaceuticals. Diverse ecosystems

Some species of passionflower (Passiflora) exhibit a fascinating form of leaf mimicry, where their leaves are adapted to resemble butterfly

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone primarily produced in the gut that plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels

Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Indian Pipe, doesn’t perform photosynthesis in the traditional sense. Instead, it obtains energy in

Pterostilbene is a naturally occurring stilbene compound, structurally similar and considered an analog to resveratrol, but with two methoxy groups