Genetics Studies

Uncaria rhynchophylla ameliorates unpredictable chronic mild stress-induced depression in mice via activating 5-HT(1A) receptor: Insights from transcriptomics.

Researchers conducted a study to determine if Uncaria rhynchophylla could be effective in treating depression. They induced depression in rats and then administered the herb to some while providing a placebo to others. The rats treated with the herb showed a decrease in depression-like symptoms and an increase in the neurotransmitter serotonin. The study suggests that the herb may be a useful treatment option for depression. However, further research is needed to determine its efficacy in humans.

Qiao YL et al (2021).
Phytomedicine.
PubMed:
33360346

Pandanus tectorius fruit extract promotes Hsp70 accumulation, immune-related genes expression and Vibrio parahaemolyticus tolerance in the white-leg shrimp Penaeus vannamei.

Anirudhan A et al (2021).
Fish Shellfish Immunol.
PubMed:
33352338