Sentences with phrase «specific plant compounds»

In fact, there are specific plant compounds that actually kill cancer cells without harming the healthy cells of the body.

Not exact matches

In the past, researchers have examined herbal medicines by running assays for toxic compounds and using DNA tests to determine whether a specific plant or animal is present.

Compounds such as the EPFL2 peptide and auxin, which control plant growth, act as «keys» to activate specific physiological processes.

Since MDHAR6 is plant specific, compounds that react with the enzyme in the same way as TNT, yet are readily degraded in the environment, could also be screened for herbicide potential.

The research group is now trying to boost the effect of the specific compounds in each variety by subjecting the plants to short stresses.

But in 2013, researchers found that a compound in the plants, known as aristolochic acid, seems to cause a specific DNA mutation.

Plants function as chemical manufacturing factories, and they can be altered to make specific chemical compounds, many of which can be useful in ways we do not yet understand.

Brodie describes these phenolic acids as very specific compounds released by plants throughout their development.

Taking supplements may be necessary for certain individuals tackling a specific issues but if you're generally in good health, consuming a healthful plant - based diet full of vegetables, fruit, and beans will offer you all the gut - friendly compounds needed to feel de-toxed and vibrant (4).

Specific plants and herbs contain special compounds that nourish, stimulate, tone, strengthen, detoxify and speed up the healing process.

The ginseng plant is rich in compounds called saponins, and a specific one known as Ginsenoside - Rb1 is very potent.

There have indeed been genuine issues with specific types of plant proteins containing excessive levels of heavy metals and chemical compounds.

There are a number of specific compounds in plant foods that look promising, but that's based on in vitro studies like this, where they basically just drip some plant compound on bone cells in a petri dish and see a boost in bone builder cells, or a drop in bone eater cells.

But in this time specific antioxidants and other plant compounds were being discovered daily; nobody thought anything of it.

A variety of plant compounds, vitamins and minerals have been shown to decrease specific immune responses in the gut related to food sensitivity.

Antioxidants are specific vitamins (such as vitamin C and vitamin E) and plant and animal compounds (bioflavonoids such as grape seed extract, quercetin, coenzyme Q - 10, ginkgo biloba) that are responsible for maintaining health.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SHARP HEALTHCARE, Livermore Falls, ME (6/2010 to Present) Biology Lab Assistant • Prepare specimens for laboratory experiments by following appropriate standards and procedures • Set up, adjust, calibrate and maintain laboratory and field equipment • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order when needed during experiments • Prepare specimens that need to be used in experiments in accordance to specific instructions provided • Analyze experimental data and ensure that interpreted results are properly documented and reported • Assist in conducting research and collecting information and samples such as soil, water, plants, animals and blood • Measure and weigh compounds and other materials to be used for testing purposes • Monitor all laboratory work to ensure that it complies with set laboratory standards • Provide technical support to scientists and monitor and observe experiments to increase informational database • Feed and look after livestock and laboratory animals • Provide support to operational programs such as fish hatcheries and greenhouses