Kevin Aspinall Nessling

The Hive Advantage Unwrapping the mystery surrounding propolis: a relatively unknown hive-derived material

🐝 From the hive to the lab: the incredible journey of propolis.

Nature’s original antimicrobial has been used since ancient Egypt. We’re continuing that story, turning centuries of wisdom into science-backed innovation.

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#Propolis #bees #health

From Bees to Bioactive Compounds: My Unlikely Journey to CEO I never set out to be a biotech CEO. But sometimes, life puts an opportunity in front of you that feels less like a choice, and more like a calling.

Some CEOs are shaped by boardrooms.

I was shaped by hardship, bees, and a stubborn belief in the healing power of nature.

I’ve just written my first Substack about why I founded the company and what drives me. It’s the most personal thing I’ve shared publicly.

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The scandal of fake foreign honey — The Observer An investigation reveals a global honey fraud that begins in China and ends with allegations of adulterated jars on UK supermarkets shelves

It’s high time that this scandal is investigated properly and action taken by the regulators #bees #honey #propolis apple.news/ApSBkVKJJRgm...

Today, we're unveiling new products from Herstat® and Dr. Sosnowski’s®. In doing so we’re expanding upon our mission to deliver clean, effective care with a new generation of topical therapeutics and wellness support rooted in science, and powered by nature.
#Herstat #DrSosnowski #Propolis

Pfizer’s prostate cancer data leak shows promising results in early-stage study Leaked Pfizer Phase 1 trial shows mevrometostat plus Xtandi reduced prostate cancer progression risk by 49%. Data sparked interest in Oric Pharmaceuticals' similar drug candidate.

Pfizer's prostate cancer clinical trial results have leaked before their presentation at ASCO on Thursday, showing their drug cut the risk of disease progression by around half when added on top of a hormone therapy.
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‘Dark proteins’ hiding in our cells could hold clues to cancer and other diseases The human genome encodes potentially thousands of tiny proteins that were previously overlooked. The search is on to find out what they do.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

A small pine tree grown in a glass box reveals the level of white, finely branched mycorrhizal threads or "mycelium" that attach to roots & feed the plant. ~ David Read

So exciting for many of my patients! I deeply hope it works 🤞 #endometriosis #ObGynSky #MedSky

Pollinator, pollen, and cultivar identity drive crop quality Animal pollination enhances a third of global food production, yet the roles of pollinator, pollen, and cultivar identity in shaping crop quality, such as nutritional, sensory, and marketing value, are underexplored. Crop quality often depends on pollinator movement patterns, which vary with cultivar selection and spatial arrangement, pollen donor identity, and landscape context. Transfer of the right pollen between cultivars may fail, as pollen is often not transported far, even by highly dispersive pollinators, reducing cross-pollination and crop quality. Both pollinator identity and complementary spatiotemporal activity of diverse pollinators can shape crop quality. Here, we argue that promoting crop quality needs better understanding of species-specific pollinator behaviour and cultivar distribution patterns, rather than only focusing on enhancing pollinator densities.

We rely on insect pollinators for around one third of global food production. Crop quality depends upon effective pollinator movement patterns and requires a more comprehensive understanding of species specific pollinator behaviour.

#plantscience #propolis #bees

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Your diet can change your immune system — here’s how #Nature

Claims about food and immunity are everywhere. Now scientists are exploring exactly how nutrition acts on the immune system to boost health and treat disease.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Tropical island beach riddled with Sargassum seaweed

Sargassum seaweed floating in the ocean

How do you turn a coastal nuisance into a biotech opportunity? Caribbean Sargassum blooms are being transformed into biofuels, bioplastics, and battery materials. Using engineered enzymes and salt-tolerant microbes, scientists are unlocking this untapped biomass.
#climate
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Novel composite of nano zinc oxide and nano propolis as antibiotic for antibiotic-resistant bacteria: a promising approach - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Novel composite of nano zinc oxide and nano propolis as antibiotic for antibiotic-resistant bacteria: a promising approach

A recent study demonstrates that synthesised zinc/propolis composite holds promise as an effective antimicrobial material for biomedical applications and for antibiotic resistant bacteria.

#antibioticresistance

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Biotech catalyst calendars and drug pipelines • BioPharmCatalyst Profit on the stock market by investing in biotech stocks

Biotech firm #Telomir has announced its pre-clinical results which confirm the efficacy of longevity compound Telomir-1, effectively reversing the aging process. No human trials yet but an impressive first step.

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Editorial: Therapeutic potential of propolis—from in vitro studies to clinical trials

If you’re not familiar with #propolis and its potential therapeutic benefits, this brief paper from the National Center for Biotechnology Information provides a neat overview.

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Ask to see a certificate of analysis which will detail the results of pesticides tests in anything claiming to be organic.

Incredible - especially for regulating metabolism, reducing fatigue and maintaining vitality.

Medicinal Mushrooms: Bioactive Compounds, Use, and Clinical Trials Medicinal mushrooms have important health benefits and exhibit a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities, including antiallergic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, anti...

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Mushroom dietary supplements

Delighted to be here on @bsky.app and excited to share info on Dr Sosnowski’s new range of Bioactive Essential #supplements. Launching in the USA and UK 1st December. #mushrooms #bioactive #drsosnowskis