Health influencers – perhaps including Health Secretary RFK Jr. – are promoting the chemical as an elixir that improves memory and focus. But evidence for these claims is thin.

Staining cells: Methylene blue stains negatively charged cell components, such as nucleic acids, a blue color. This makes it easier to see cells under a microscope.

New combinations of agents based on the oldest synthetic malaria drug, the methylene blue stain, can curb the spread of malaria parasites and make a significant contribution to the long-term ...

Cover the smear with carbolfuchsin dye. Carbolfuchsin a potential carcinogen. Please wear gloves and work with the stain in the hood. Place a piece of paper towel on top of the dye. Be sure the paper ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 06, 2025--AgelessRx, a pioneer in longevity and telehealth solutions, announces the launch of its newest offering: Methylene Blue capsules. Recent studies suggest that ...

A new social media trend is making headlines: Methylene blue is being touted as a cognitive booster and antiaging miracle. Influencers such as Ben Greenfield are promoting the use of this chemical ...

New combinations of agents based on the oldest synthetic malaria drug, the methylene blue stain, can curb the spread of malaria parasites and make a significant contribution to the long-term ...

After methylene blue was found to not only stain but actually kill one of the parasites that causes malaria, the dye took on a new life as a treatment for the mosquito-borne disease, ...

Methylene blue, which has been used for various medical applications for over a century, could improve short-term memory and attention by increasing brain activity, new research suggests.

Over the past five or 10 years, methylene blue has come to be touted online as a so-called nootropic agent—a substance that enhances cognitive function. Vendors claim that it amps up brain ...