Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Phytoconstituents for Addressing Neurodegenerative Disorders.

This article reviews the use of natural compounds like curcumin, wolfberry, ginseng, and Withania somnifera to treat neurodegenerative diseases. These compounds have strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that can prevent neurological dysfunction and improve neuronal function.

Kamboj S et al (2024).

Cent Nerv Syst Agents Med Chem.

DOI:

10.2174/0118715249273015231225091339

PubMed:

38265386

A high-quality draft genome sequence of Neonectria faginata, causative agent of beech bark disease of Fagus grandifolia.

Morrison EW, Duong TA and Garnas JR (2024).

Microbiol Resour Announc.

DOI:

10.1128/mra.01048-23

PubMed:

38265219

Long-read sequencing genome assembly of Ceratocystis fimbriata enables development of molecular diagnostics for sweetpotato black rot.

Stahr M et al (2024).

Phytopathology.

DOI:

10.1094/PHYTO-09-23-0341-R

PubMed:

38264989

Effects and safety of Ginkgo biloba on blood metabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This study analyzed the effects and safety of Ginkgo biloba on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps determine if Ginkgo biloba is beneficial for blood metabolism in these patients.

Zou H et al (2024).

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne).

DOI:

10.3389/fendo.2023.1231053

PubMed:

38264278

Analysis of Volatile Hydrocarbons (Pentene Dimers and Terpenes) in Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology and Validation of HS-SPME-GC-MS Method.

Cecchi L et al (2024).

J Agric Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07430

PubMed:

38263713

Patterns of proliferation and fibrosis in a rat model of endometriosis following administration of Allium cepa.

Researchers investigated the potential therapeutic effects of Allium cepa (onion) on endometriosis. Findings suggest that the onion cure may have anti-inflammatory properties and could be beneficial in the treatment of endometriosis.

Kula H et al (2024).

Clin Exp Reprod Med.

DOI:

10.5653/cerm.2023.06261

PubMed:

38263589

A chromosome-scale assembly reveals chromosomal aberrations and exchanges generating genetic diversity in Coffea arabica germplasm.

Scalabrin S et al (2024).

Nat Commun.

DOI:

10.1038/s41467-023-44449-8

PubMed:

38263403

Phytochemical characterization of forest leaves extracts and application to control apple postharvest diseases.

Hajji-Hedfi L et al (2024).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-024-52474-w

PubMed:

38263385