natural product drug discovery Archive — Page 1 of 1

Buckwheat seeds on wooden spoon in closeup
October 20, 2016

Study finds natural compound extends lifespan of worms

A compound found in buckwheat seeds extends the lifespan of worms, Vanderbilt investigators have discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
Two pale white mushrooms with broad caps and thick stems growing among dry grass and pine needles.
May 13, 2016

New pain medicine from a fungus?

Collybolide – a natural product isolated from a mushroom – is a promising candidate for the development of non-addictive pain medicines.

By Sanjay Mishra
Bottle of golden olive oil behind green olives and olive branches on a white background.
July 27, 2015

Anticancer olive compounds

Compounds found in olives and olive oil have anticancer activity, which may contribute to the cancer preventive properties attributed to the Mediterranean diet.

By Leigh MacMillan