A researcher from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has pioneered an innovative essential oil extraction process that could cut costs and increase yields.

Biotechnology is transforming natural health products. Advanced methods improve plant extract purity and potency. This ...

Used in processed foods and cosmetics, the red pigments in Capsicum (chile pepper) are important sources of non-toxic red dyes. The common method for extracting pigments from dried Capsicum uses ...

A simple and environmentally friendly method for extracting RNA from the cells of bacteria, plants and animals for detecting viruses has been developed by a research team. Immunology -- and the idea ...