Cassava leaves, derived from the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta), are increasingly recognized for their nutritional and chemical properties, particularly in regions where protein sources are ...

This is an image of a cassava leaf showing symptoms of cassava mosaic disease in Tanzania. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

The real cassava killers, far too small to see, are viruses. Mark breaks off some wet leaves; a few whiteflies dart away. The pinhead-size flies, he explains, transmit two viruses. One ravages ...

Cassava Sciences' Phase 3 RETHINK-ALZ trial for simufilam in Alzheimer's failed decisively, with the company discontinuing its second Phase 3 trial and reducing its workforce by 33%. The company ...

Never eat cassava raw due to cyanide ... while solanine is a toxic alkaloid found in the leaves, stems, and unripe fruit of the plant. If consumed in small amounts, under 5 grams, these compounds ...