traditional chinese medicine
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2014
Amidst exciting space news from India and the encouraging discovery of broadly neutralizing dengue antibodies comes the tragic story of a HIV outbreak in Cambodia.
Blocking Obesity-Induced Inflammation With Chinese Liquorice
Isoliquiritigenin, a compound isolated from the Chinese liquorice plant, could prevent inflammation triggered by high-fat diets.
What Makes Cucumbers Bitter Could Also Treat Cancer
Genetics have revealed what makes wild cucumbers bitter, research that could lead to new treatments for cancer.
Activating Brown Fat To Lose Weight
A study in mice shows that a compound in traditional Chinese medicine could help weight loss by activating brown fat.
Genome Of Anti-Cancer Fungus Sequenced
Known to be rich in anti-tumor terpenes, the Antrodia cinnamomea fungus has had its genome sequenced.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014
From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!
‘Virological Penicillin’ Found In Chinese Traditional Medicine
Researchers have isolated the first compound that can directly act on viral infectious agents, an miRNA found in honeysuckle used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Ear Acupuncture Might Ease Constipation
A systematic review suggests that auriculotherapy might be useful in managing the symptoms of chronic constipation.
Thunder God Vine Extract Could Treat Pancreatic Cancer
Triptolide, an extract of the thunder god vine used in Chinese medicine, has been shown to kill pancreatic cancer cells.
