Through genome analysis, the scientists uncovered surprising insights into yerba mate’s evolutionary history – particularly ...

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD We all know coffee, energy drinks, and certain sodas contain caffeine. This stimulating substance—which can be natural or synthetic—can show up in many ...

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Analysis of the yerba mate plant genome reveals that caffeine was key for the evolution of its metabolic complexity and ...

Caffeine is produced by approximately 30 of the world’s 300,000 or so different species of flowering plants, estimated Todd Barkman of Western Michigan, who led the new study. The divergent nature of ...

Yerba mate, along with tea and coffee, is one of the world's most popular caffeinated beverages. Widely consumed in South ...

A study has revealed the molecular mechanisms regulating caffeine biosynthesis in tea plants, identifying crucial genes and microRNAs that control its production. This discovery is a game-changer ...