Course: Natural Products: Harnessing Nature’s Resources for a Better World

Natural products are chemical compounds or substances produced by living organisms. They are products of metabolism in living cells. Some of these compounds have biological activities or bioactivities that are …

For centuries, seaweed has been harvested by Irish coastal communities for use as food, as animal feed and as a soil enhancer. In Ireland, seaweed is mostly wild-harvested. Harvesting is …

Industrial hemp refers to cultivars of the Cannabis sativa plant species that are grown specifically for industrial applications. A cultivar is a plant variety that has been cultivated and propagated …

Objective: Explore the opportunities for natural products in furthering sustainability development. Key question: What are potential tensions and trade-offs in pursuing sustainability in the natural product sector? Sustainable use and …

The bioactivity of the natural world can give us incredible benefits, including food, medicine and much more. In this video, Prof. Helen Sheridan introduces the concept of bioactivity and how …

Did you know that species of bamboo are some of the fastest-growing plants in the world? Some species can grow by 1 millimetre every 90 seconds and growth of over …

Natural products are not only invaluable in the push for sustainable development but also in the bioeconomy. In this video, Dr Gaia Scalabrino reveals the important role of natural products …

Thank you for joining us on this course. Natural products have a potentially huge role to play in sustainable development and the bioeconomy, but it is important to be mindful …

Natural products are intrinsically connected to sustainable development and the future of the planet. In this video, Prof. Fabio Boylan explains how natural products can play a role in the …

The potential of natural products is exciting but must also be balanced with a realistic approach to the challenges facing their development. In this video, Dr Maria Pigott reviews what …

When opportunities arise, challenges can also present themselves. This is certainly the case for natural product development. In this video, Dr Maria Pigott explores how natural product development has huge …

People today are more eco-conscious and health-focused than ever before. This has led to a substantial boost in attention and demand around natural products. In this video, Prof. John Walsh …

Natural sources provide us with food, medicines, cosmetics and play a crucial role in industry and agriculture. Despite this, we’ve only scratched the surface of the potential of natural products. …

Our natural world is beautifully complex and interconnected. From animals and plants to microorganisms and algae, the natural world is home to countless species interacting with each other in unique …

Thank you for joining us on this course. Over the next three weeks, we will explore the world of natural products and learn how they can be harnessed to the …