Sarsa is a popular traditional dish from Romblon, Philippines, made from grated coconut, chili peppers, and freshwater prawns. Despite its cultural and economic importance, traditional preparation methods, and potentially ...

Statistics on breast cancer highlights the need to develop new therapeutics that are natural, safe, and effective. Recent studies have presented the cytotoxic activity of various lactic acid bacteria against cancer cells. ...

Helminths are human infectious agents causing malnutrition, anemia, growth retardation, and reduced mental development. Despite the ongoing mass drug administration (MDA) programs in the country, the Philippines ranks ...

Learning and memory are critical cognitive functions for the survival of organisms in response to environmental change. There is a growing interest in compounds that can serve as potential cognitive enhancers such as ...

Ballast water in shipping vessels is a mobile vector for the global transfer of microorganisms and antimicrobial resistance genes. The discharge of ballast water during its voyage and passive flow of water through sea ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a continuous decrease in kidney function and is a significant public health concern due to challenges with diagnostics. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods have been ...

Anthocyanins have garnered considerable attention over the past years for their diverse physiological benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, studies regarding its impact on lifespan, ...

Machine learning algorithms have been used to predict whether a person could have a heart attack, stroke or none at all. However, the prediction of whether the condition could be heart attack or stroke has not yet been ...

Chronic L-DOPA therapy, currently the most effective PD treatment, eventually leads to L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia. Literature has revealed that caffeine, as an L-DOPA adjunct, lessens locomotion and mechanosensation ...

Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth forming tumors. A key pathway supporting cancerous growth is angiogenesis, the neovascularization from existing blood vessels. This study addresses the need for ...