The general public tends to be skittish around genetically modified organisms. The idea of scientists toying with the elemental building blocks of life on earth is understandably unnerving to people who don’t spend every day immersed in the world of biotechnology. To us, it’s much less daunting because we see that genetic modification is […]

Hypericum perforatum is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae that has been used by physicians as a medical treatment since the early days of the Roman Empire. Today we know this plant as “St. John’s Wort” due to the fact that it flowers around June 24th, the birthday and subsequent feast day of the […]

The list of plants and herbs that are beneficial to your body is virtually endless. However, the list of plants and herbs that have a healthy biological effect on your brain is markedly shorter. That’s why we’re excited whenever we come across one of these “nootropic” herbs, and we’re happy to share what we found […]

Mint has been used for both therapeutic and culinary purposes for thousands of years. The ancient Roman author and naturalist Pliny the Elder said, “As for the garden of mint, the very smell of it alone recovers and refreshes our spirits.” Today, we still use this potent herb to recover and refresh our spirits. Mint […]

We talk a lot about the optimization of plant growth here at ZEA. Today, however, we wanted to shift our perspective and discuss how the plants we grow can optimize us. Specifically, how the consumption of plant-based foods, supplements, and medications reduce inflammation and boost our overall health.  Inflammation is a very general term. In […]

Innovation is typically a team effort, and as a company that strives to be highly innovative, ZEA is constantly looking for new researchers to team up with and explore new frontiers in plant-based medicine. If you have an exciting plant that you’d like to grow and study or a new plant-based product you’d like to […]

This new class of drugs with ancient roots is garnering international attention as a viable solution to several of the modern pharmaceutical industry’s pain points: cost, accessibility, and sustainability.  As long as humans have suffered from illnesses, we’ve explored our natural environment for the proper ingredients to ease or eliminate our symptoms. Even today, in […]

Dr. Diogo Miron will oversee ZEA’s in-house and collaborative research projects. Dr. Miron brings 15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience to ZEA’s laboratory and grow room. WALPOLE, MA, 01/04/2021 Since pivoting to plant-based pharmaceuticals, ZEA has worked diligently in collaboration with a number of universities and organizations to carry out research projects in the field […]

Contact: Caleb Parker  Phone: +1 (413) 687-5702 Email: cparker@zeabio.com Dr. Charles Sherwood, former head of research and development at Johnson & Johnson and CEO of Anika Therapeutics, has accepted a role on ZEA’s Board of Directors. WALPOLE, MA, 12/29/2020 As ZEA Biosciences continues to expand its plant-based pharmaceutical operations, the company has actively sought out […]

We now know that pharmaceutical molecules can be harvested from plants. That much is well-established and irrefutable. Medicine, like everything else on this planet, is made up of chemical building blocks, and plants have proven to be highly adept at producing these building blocks.  The next challenge for researchers and manufacturers is eliminating the need […]

Whether you’ve been following ZEA Biosciences specifically or the plant biologics industry in general, you’ve likely heard some iteration of the phrase “maximum expression, minimum variation.” These four simple words represent the heart of plant-based medicine and they are the keystone of our operation here at ZEA. In this article, we’ll break down what exactly […]

University of Nebraska-Lincoln ZEA Biosciences Partnership UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will work with Massachusetts-based biotech company ZEA for a landmark study on plant-based anti-inflammatories.   WALPOLE, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — Kaustav Majumder, an assistant professor of food science and technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture […]

Plant-Based Pharmaceuticals Offer Scalable Medicine to Developing Nations High therapeutic and logistical costs are just two of the major roadblocks facing developing nations as they vie for access to modern medicine. The drugs themselves are expensive and the costly infrastructure needed to store and distribute them only complicates the issue.  This is why plant-made biologics […]

This series features all of the awesome people who make ZEA Biosciences run. Today, we sat down with Jake Salvatore, our hardworking Chief of Staff to discuss everything that he does in and out of the office. Tell us a little about yourself, Jake I was born and raised in Westwood, MA and I’ve been […]

Butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) is a powerful liver enzyme known for its ability to slow the body’s absorption of potentially poisonous substances such as cocaine, heroin, nerve gas, and anesthesia medications. It also can curb addictive behaviors by reducing levels of “ghrelin,” an acylated peptide that drives food/drug seeking behavior in humans and other animals. BuChE, when […]

This series features all of the awesome people who make ZEA Biosciences run. Today, we sat down with Karen Burg, our energetic Project Director and Operations VP to discuss business, nutrition, and how she keeps all of our eyes on the ball.  Tell us a little about yourself, Karen I would consider myself a driven, […]

“I believe that human life can be healed through plants and be enhanced through technology.” -James Wilson Contact: CEOCFO Magazine570-851-1745Interview conducted by:Lynn Fosse, Senior EditorCEOCFO Magazine CEOCFO: Mr. Wilson, one of the first things I see on your site is “ZEA Bioscience is uprooting medicine.”How so? Mr. Wilson: I will give you a “why, how, […]

ZEA’s new tagline is part of its overall branding strategy to position itself as a trailblazer in medicinal plant products For release on August 26, 2020 Contact: Lynda BassettPhone: 1-508-921-3280Email: lbassett@zeabio.com  WALPOLE, MA, USA—ZEA Biosciences, a manufacturer of medicinal plant products, announced the launch of its new brand tagline, “Uprooting Medicine.” The new tagline is […]

Milestone variance is 65% less than industry average ZEA Biosciences achieved a milestone of 7% variance average with its innovative CleanGrow Technology™ (CGT) Platform. This 7% variance average is 65% less than the industry average, according to University researchers. ZEA conducted variance testing with a variety of plants on its CGT Platform. The test was […]