Squeezing more value out of every luffa might sound odd, yet that’s exactly what scientists are exploring. Instead of tossing aside the fibrous remains after fruit harvest, they’re converting the seeds into protein and then using pulsed ultrasound—like the high-pitched waves you feel in a dentist’s
Neem seeds might just be the unsung heroes of heart health. These seeds have a secret weapon: tiny protein bits, smaller than 1 kilodalton, that can shield the heart from damage. Scientists wanted to see if these tiny protein bits could protect heart tissue from harm. They used heart tissue from
Ever heard of the Black Soldier Fly? Well, it turns out its protein powder, called BPH, is quite the superhero in the lab! Scientists recently found that BPH can help cells fight off inflammation and stress caused by harmful substances. They used LPS to challenge the L-929 cells, but with BPH around
