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Novel metabolomics method provides insights into ecology and chemodiversity.

In biodiversity research, plant samples are often collected at distant locations before being subjected to biochemical analysis months later in…

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Targeted release of anticancer agents by acidic environment.

Ruthenium complexes possess potent cytotoxic activity. Therefore, the compounds of rare metals are discussed as an alternative to cisplatin in the treatment of…

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+++ News Ticker Science #80 +++ Biosyntheses +++

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On the track of pungency.

The black pepper project at IPB is moving forward with great success. The biochemists of the Department Cell and Metabolic Biology have now succeeded in elucidating the crucial and final step of…

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Mint species with great potential for drug discovery.

IPB researchers, together with international partners, recently published a phytochemical review on the plant genus Lagochilus. This genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae)…

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Healing with frankincense.

Natural boswellic acids from the frankincense plant are currently being discussed as potential bioactives against certain types of cancer. IPB scientists have now joined an international research…

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+++ News Ticker Science #77 +++ Glandular Trichomes +++

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New herbal bioactives against whitefly.

Glandular trichomes of the wild tomato species Solanum habrochaites produce a variety of defense substances against different aggressors. The substance 7-epizingiberene, for example,…

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+++ News Ticker Science #76 +++ Plant Defense +++

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Exocyst subunit Exo70B2 is linked to immune signaling and autophagy.

During the immune response, plants synthesize various proteins including plasma membrane-localized receptors and molecules, which are secreted to the…

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Nanoparticles enhance effect of anticancer drug.

Using the anticancer drug cisplatin (CP), IPB scientists have demonstrated that binding to nanoparticles can increase the effect of drugs. The study was carried out in…

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Big Data for grasses and herbs

An IPB bioinformatics team together with iDiv partners from Halle, Jena and Wageningen has compiled a comprehensive metabolomics dataset for biodiversity research. The data set contains the…

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What makes sprouts so healthy? Metabolite analysis of chickpeas & Co.

Legume sprouts are receiving increasing attention for their health-promoting properties. Considered a nutritious source of vitamins and omega-3 fatty…

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