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Seaweed Compounds Show Promise against Cell Damage

15 October 2026 at 18:08
Fucoidans are structurally diverse, fucose-rich, sulfated polysaccharides derived mainly from brown seaweeds. Image credit: Ronile.

Fucoidans -- compounds found in the cell walls of brown seaweed -- could one day help treat diseases driven by oxidative stress, though the substances are far from the pharmacy shelf.

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Vanillin Shows Promise for Treating Chronic Wounds

13 October 2026 at 17:28
Vanillin has pronounced antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Image credit: Stoilov et al., doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2026.127263.

Vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its familiar taste, may have a future in treating wounds that refuse to heal, according to a review paper published in August 2026 in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

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