By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jul 31 2025 New research reveals how five little-known Amazonian fruits pack a powerful punch against oxidative stress and harmful microbes, unlocking their promise for future health and biotech breakthroughs. Study:  Lacmellea oblongata and Other Undervalued Amazonian Fruits as Functional, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Matrices. Image credit: LRDI_Photo/Shutterstock.com Amazonian fruits, such as Miconia crenata, Grias neuberthii, Lacmellea