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Psidium exotic and native's species from Brazil abolish depression-like behavior and oxidative stress induced by corticosterone in mice.

Scientists studied the antidepressant and antioxidant effects of Psidium leaf extracts on mice. Results show potential in treating depression and diseases with high oxidative stress. Antioxidants could be beneficial.

Zeni ALB et al (2024).
Planta Med.
PubMed:
39191412

The de novo assembly and characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) reveals the presence of homologous conformations produced by repeat-mediated recombination.

Qin N et al (2024).
Front Plant Sci.
PubMed:
39188545

Whole-genome sequencing and identification of antimicrobial peptide coding genes in parsley (Petroselinum crispum), an important culinary and medicinal Apiaceae species.

Researchers sequenced the parsley genome, identifying 23 antimicrobial peptide genes. These peptides show promise in managing plant diseases and combating multi-drug resistant infections. Important for both agriculture and medicine.

Uncu AT, Patat AS and Uncu AO (2024).
Funct Integr Genomics.
PubMed:
39187716