Plant Discovery Could Transform How Medicines Are Made

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected way plants make powerful chemicals, revealing hidden biological connections that could transform how medicines are discovered and produced. Plants produce protective chemicals called alkaloids as part of their natural defenses. People have used these compounds for a long time, including in pain relief medicines, treatments for various diseases, and familiar […]Biology,Biochemistry,Drugs,Pharmaceuticals,Plant Biology,University of York#Plant #Discovery #Transform #Medicines1769011334