“Fermented Stevia’s Lab Anticancer Potential: 2025 Hiroshima Study Targets Pancreatic Cancer Cells – Pre-Clinical Early-Stage Findings!”🔬🌿 (Videos & Sources below 👇) A 2025 in vitro study from Hiroshima University (published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences) demonstrated that stevia leaf extract fermented with plant-derived Lactobacillus plantarum SN13T strain (FSLE) exhibited enhanced cytotoxicity against pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells compared to non-fermented extract. Key lab findings: •FSLE showed stronger antioxidant activity (DPPH/ABTS scavenging, H₂O₂ protection in HEK-293 cells) and selective toxicity to PANC-1 pancreatic cancer cells, with limited effects on non-cancerous HEK-293 kidney cells. •The primary active compound identified was chlorogenic acid methyl ester (CAME, ~374.4 μg/mL in FSLE). •CAME induced G₀/G₁ cell cycle arrest, promoted apoptosis (upregulated Bax, Bad, Caspase-3/9, Cytochrome c, E-cadherin; downregulated Bcl-2), and inhibited proliferation/migration in PANC-1 cells. This is strictly preclinical (in vitro/cell-line experiments)—no animal models, human trials, or clinical data exist. Fermentation boosted bioactivity, but extensive further research (years of rigorous testing) is required to assess any potential therapeutic role. An intriguing example of fermentation enhancing natural compounds for anticancer investigation! #SteviaResearch #PancreaticCancer #NaturalAnticancer #FermentationScience #LabBreakthrough2026 What do you think about natural/fermented sources in cancer research? Any other plant discoveries you’ve followed? Sources Verified (primary 2025 study & coverage): •Full paper: “Stevia Leaf Extract Fermented with Plant-Derived Lactobacillus plantarum SN13T Displays Anticancer Activity to Pancreatic Cancer PANC-1 Cell Line” (2025, Int J Mol Sci): mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/9/4186 •PMC full-text (open access): pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article… •PubMed entry: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4036… •Hiroshima University news: hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/91… •ScienceDaily release (July 2025): sciencedaily.com/releases/20… Videos 👇👇👇 •Focus on Health: Stevia’s Cancer-Fighting Potential (news segment on the Hiroshima fermented stevia research): youtube.com/watch?v=SlkBRMF8… •Sugar Substitute Destroys Cancer Cells (short explainer on fermented stevia killing pancreatic cancer cells): youtube.com/shorts/Q4MnPMSzg… •From sweetener to cancer fighter? Fermented stevia shows promise (overview of the 2025 study): youtube.com/watch?v=u4Eh6zO5… •A Surprising New Hope in Early Cancer Research (short on fermented stevia’s selective cancer cell effects): youtube.com/shorts/OsFzEk4uD… •Fermented Stevia JUST Became a Cancer Fighter?! (quick summary of the Hiroshima findings): youtube.com/shorts/YCSPeicUv… These highlight the real 2025 lab study— promising early results, but fully preclinical! 🚀

Thrilled to announce Carole Camarasa as a #PYFF9 speaker! Senior resercher at INRAE, her work explores yeast metabolism, nitrogen regulation and aroma formation in industrial fermentation. Don’t miss her talk at PYFF9 in Valencia! #YeastBiotechnology #FermentationScience #Vlc2026

Journal of Fermentation Technology is now open for submissions! Submit today and shape the future of sustainable research! Email: fermentationjournal@globalmeetx.net Contact: 44-7897-072181 #FermentationScience #Bioprocessing #Microbiology #BiotechResearch #EnzymeTechnology

🧪👩‍🔬At yesterday’s STEM Technician Club, students stepped into the role of food technicians, exploring the fascinating process of fermentation. It was a hands-on session full of discovery!🔬#STEMEducation #FermentationScience

The event is free and open to the public, particularly MTSU Fermentation Science students and anyone interested in the fermentation process. #trueBLUE #findYOURblue #fermentationscience mtsunews.com/fermentation-ex…

#FIA Unlocking the secrets of Baijiu Daqu! 🍶This study explores how enzymes shape its rich aroma & flavor, paving the way for high-quality brewing innovations. @FoodAdvance1 #Baijiu #FermentationScience Details: doi.org/10.48130/fia-0024-00…

🍺 We all know that #barley and #hops are essential to the flavor of our favorite brews—but what happens as the climate shifts? 🍻 How might your pint evolve in the future? Find out more: bbc.com/future/article/20250… #FermentationScience #FutureOfBeer #Beer

🎉 Celebrate 10 years of Fermentation! 🎉 🌟 Special Issue: 10th Anniversary of Fermentation: Feature Papers in Section "Industrial Fermentation" 🗓️ Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 🔗 Submit now: mdpi.com/journal/fermentatio… #IndustrialFermentation #Biotechnology #FermentationScience

Under #DOMINOeu, we’re innovating traditional olive fermentation with precision microbial consortia to enhance nutrition, structure & functionality. @DISAFA_INT @unito #FermentationScience #FoodInnovation #MicrobialConsortia #TableOlives #FoodTech

#FMR Exploring nitrogen sources, pH & inoculum size impact on sorghum wort fermentation by #Saccharomyces cerevisiae !🔬🍺 @FoodAdvance1 #foodsicence #Alcohol #FermentationScience Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10…

Dive into the latest European fermentation science at #WorldBrewingCongress! Don't miss this session, hosted by the European Brewery Convention, on Monday, August 19. Learn more and register today: bit.ly/46GKpfT #WBC2024 #FermentationScience #BrewingInnovation

Exploring the future of vanillin production: A new study highlights the eco-friendly potential of microbial fermentation, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical synthesis #Vanillin #FermentationScience #SustainableProduction #SyntheticBiology mdpi.com/2311-5637/9/4/389

Take time this semester to check out these unique items @mtsulibrary #anatomy #fermentationscience @MTfermentation @mtsu_biology @MTSUAg #horsescience #mtsusciences #specialcollections

Wed, Mar 15 Join us in person or virtually #mtsusciences @MTSUAg #fermentationscience #ginseng @MTfermentation MTSU agriculture organizes daylong hybrid field day collaboration available to public mtsunews.com/ag-hybrid-field… via @MTSUNews

Yeah. Was a tough decision when I only got like half a year of #BRS having been leaving when jt just rolled out. Was a tougher decision to leave the @VAVetBenefits #GIbill transfer on the table. Guess I’ll keep collecting degrees. @ColoradoStateU #FermentationScience anyone?

STEAM-A-PALOOZA Sat, Oct 15 #mtsusciences will be there & it's FREE! @mtsuchemsociety @mtsu_ffa #mtsuaerospace @MTfermentation @TSECatMTSU @MtsuMse @MTSUAg #STEM #stemforkids #mathematics #chemistry #FFA #fermentationscience facebook.com/mtsucbas/posts/…

Are u ready for Salukitoberfest in Chicago this weekend!? Coming soon to stores in Carbondale & our Taprooms! #FermentationScience @SIUFoundation #SalukiTakeover #chicago #TinyTapp @WaddleandSilvy @SIUC @SIUAlumni @SIU_DawgPound @KoernerDist @ChiBeerGeeks @hopnotes @SIUChancellor

Congrats, Emily! She's our 2nd #mtsusciences @TerrapinBeerCo #scholarship winner! @MTSUAg @MTfermentation #fermentationscience MTSU fermentation science major receives $10K scholarship from brewer Terrapin mtsunews.com/mtsu-fermentati… via @MTSUNews

Emerson partnered with Colorado State University to open the Innovation Hub and Brew Kitchen and donated a $2500 scholarship. emr.as/vHHC50J9lRs #foodandbeverages #brewing #csufst #fermentationscience #emerson #beverageproduction

Powered by Emerson's food & beverage IIoT technologies, Melissa Stiegler tours the new Innovation Hub and Brew Kitchen at Colorado State University. Learn more: emr.as/EHLG50J9rsG #foodandbeverages #brewing #csufst #fermentationscience #emerson #beverageproduction