In a review article published in the journal Foods, researchers in Italy have illustrated the neuroprotective role of curcumin and curcumin-containing nanoparticles in neurodegenerative diseases.

(Nanowerk News) A finding by UC Riverside bioengineers could hasten development of lab-grown blood vessels and other tissues to replace and regenerate damaged tissues in human patients. The results ...

Chitosan, a biopolymer obtained from chitin, is known for its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ability to encapsulate various therapeutic agents. The ionic gelation method is a widely used ...

In a recent study published in Viruses, researchers investigated the efficacy of curcumin as a blue light photosensitizing agent for photodynamic therapy (PDT), as a prophylactic agent, and as a ...

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is native to Southeast Asia, but is popular all over the world. It is perhaps most popular in India, where it is one of the main spices in ...