Nanosized antioxidants are highly advantageous in terms of versatility and
pharmacokinetics, with respect to conventional molecular ones. Melanin-like materials …

The pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is an important tree nut worldwide. Browning of the testa
during storage considerably reduces its quality. However, the pigments that cause browning …

Alkaptonuria (AKU) is an ultra-rare inherited inborn error of metabolism that afflicts the
tyrosine metabolic pathway, resulting in the accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA) in the …

Background Antarctica has one of the most extreme environments in the world. This region
is inhabited by specifically adapted microorganisms that produce various unique secondary …

The escalating environmental concerns associated with petroleum-based adhesives have
spurred an urgent need for sustainable alternatives. Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide, is a …

Melanins are a class of conjugated biopolymers with varying compositions and functions,
which have a variety of potential medical and technical applications. Here, this work …

Melanins are natural pigments widely distributed in nature from bacteria to humans. These
complex, negatively charged, amorphous, high molecular mass natural biopolymers have …

Co‐deposition of phenols and amines inspired by mussel‐inspired chemistry has attracted
much attention in the field of surface and interface science and technology. However, most …

Melanins are a class of biopolymers that are widespread in nature, with diverse origins,
compositions, and functions, and their chemical and optoelectronic properties render them …

The psychedelic beverage ayahuasca is originally obtained by Banisteriopsis caapi (B.
caapi)(BC) and Psychotria viridis (P. viridis)(PV). However, sometimes these plant species …