Anti-microbial efficacy of a scientifically developed and standardized herbal-alcohol sanitizer.

Two herbal-alcohol-based hand sanitizers, containing Zingiber officinale and Ocimum sanctum, were found to be more effective than alcohol-based sanitizers in reducing microbial load, inhibiting influenza A virus, and causing less irritation to the skin. HS2 was particularly effective against viruses and the sanitizers have a longer shelf life.

Tulsawani R et al (2024).

Arch Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1007/s00203-023-03805-4

PubMed:

38270599

Exploring plant-derived small molecules as inhibitors of Marburg virus RNA binding protein activity.

Bajrai LH et al (2024).

J Biomol Struct Dyn.

DOI:

10.1080/07391102.2024.2306500

PubMed:

38270432

Inhibition of Seizure-Like Paroxysms and Toxicity Effects of Securidaca longepedunculata Extracts and Constituents in Zebrafish Danio rerio.

Traditional medicinal plants used for epilepsy could provide new antiepileptic drugs. This study found phenolic compounds in the plant that inhibited seizures in zebrafish larvae, as well as potential toxic effects. These findings contribute to the understanding of the plant's medicinal properties and could lead to the development of new drugs.

Moussavi N et al (2024).

ACS Chem Neurosci.

DOI:

10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00642

PubMed:

38270158

Phased gap-free genome assembly of octoploid cultivated strawberry illustrates the genetic and epigenetic divergence among subgenomes.

Song Y et al (2023).

Hortic Res.

DOI:

10.1093/hr/uhad252

PubMed:

38269295

Synergistic Cytotoxicity of Extracts of Chaga Mushroom and Microalgae against Mammalian Cancer Cells In Vitro.

Chaga mushroom and microalgae extracts showed cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines. Supercritical water and ethanol-based extracts were most effective, especially when combined. Potential for therapeutic use, but further in vivo studies needed.

Wagle S, Lee JA and Rupasinghe HPV (2024).

Oxid Med Cell Longev.

DOI:

10.1155/2024/7944378

PubMed:

38268969

Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles using crude extract of Aconitum violaceum and evaluation of their antibacterial, antioxidant and photocatalytic activities.

Ahmad S et al (2024).

Front Bioeng Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.3389/fbioe.2023.1320739

PubMed:

38268939

Antibacterial and antioxidant potential analysis of Verbascum sinaiticum leaf extract and its synthesized silver nanoparticles.

Geyesa JM et al (2024).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24215

PubMed:

38268826

Alleviation of carbendazim toxicity effect by Moringa oleifera oil and Linum usitatissimum L. oil on testes of male rats: Physiological, histological and in silico study.

Carbendazim, a fungicide, was found to cause oxidative stress and histological disruptions in rats, with reproductive complications. Moringa oil and flaxseed oil showed potential in alleviating these effects.

Hashim M et al (2024).

Saudi J Biol Sci.

DOI:

10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103921

PubMed:

38268782