Trachymolgus purpureus. This brilliant purple hue is this mite’s actual color. Because there is no polite way to ask a mite to sit still for its portrait, Gary Bauchan often gives his tiny subjects a ...

The edible fungus Monascus purpureus imparts a distinct flavor and red color when added to fermented rice dishes such as those served in Asia. Now, with "a helping hand" from science, the fungus ...

High cholesterol is one of several "silent killers" that show no outward signs. While it is often treated with medicine, not everyone is eligible for statins. Fortunately, red yeast rice supplements ...

M. J. Magee, Notes on the Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus purpureus), The Auk, Vol. 41, No. 4 (Oct., 1924), pp. 606-610 ...

Beni kōji is rice fermented with monascus purpureus, a species of reddish-purple mould. While advertised as a health supplement for high cholesterol and blood pressure, it's also widely used as a ...