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EU-funded MASTER project develops first comprehensive database of food metagenomes

The first comprehensive database of food metagenomes has been developed by the EU-funded MASTER project.

30 Aug 2024

Switching to a planet-friendly diet could slash global emissions by 17%

Researchers investigate the global distribution of dietary greenhouse gas emissions across 139 countries using household expenditure data.

21 Aug 2024

Lexogen Launches RiboCop rRNA Depletion Kit for Fish Species

Lexogen, a leader in RNA sequencing technologies, is thrilled to announce the launch of the RiboCop rRNA Depletion Kit for Fish, a dedicated solution to facilitate transcriptome analysis of fish species by effectively removing unwanted ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from total RNA samples.

From Lexogen 19 Aug 2024

Mare milk may be a feasible natural ingredient to prepare yogurt and probiotic ice creams

The suitability of mare milk in manufacturing yogurt-based and probiotic ice creams.

12 Aug 2024

New compound ZTA-26 could be a game-changer in lipid metabolism regulation

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in treating lipid disorders.

6 Aug 2024

GOP charge that Harris backed taxpayer-funded care for all immigrants overlooks details

Attacking Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration, Republicans and allies of former Donald President Trump’s are saying the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate supported using taxpayer dollars to provide free health coverage to immigrants who are in the country without legal permission.

1 Aug 2024

From Waste to Taste: The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, Maria Marco discusses her research on the health benefits, safety, and waste reduction potential of fermented foods, and the microbial processes involved in their production.

From Pittcon 31 Jul 2024

Understanding Global Harmonization of Regulatory CMC within Veterinary Medicine with Tammy Newbold

In this interview, News Med talks to Tammy Newbold about Global Harmonization of Regulatory CMC within Veterinary Medicine.

From DSI, a PLG Company 26 Jul 2024

Hidden threats in plant-based diets: Rising allergies to lesser-known legumes

Researchers have identified emerging legume allergens like peas, lentils, and lupines, calling for more extensive studies and better diagnostics to manage increasing allergic reactions. The popularity of plant-based diets has brought new allergenic challenges to light.

15 Jul 2024

Salads under scrutiny: Study reveals contamination risks and solutions in ready-to-eat salads

The research paper highlights critical contamination points in the production of ready-to-eat salads and discusses solutions to ensure microbiological safety and health.

10 Jul 2024

Reframing U.S. public health post-COVID-19

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. public health system must focus on critical questions of accountability, politicization and updating data systems if it is to do its job well and maintain the trust of the American people, according to a new report from the Colorado School of Public Health.

9 Jul 2024

MICROBIOMES4SOY: Harnessing microbiome innovations for sustainable food systems

MICROBIOMES4SOY responds to the urgent call on World Microbiome Day to transition to healthier, more environmentally friendly, plant-based diets.

27 Jun 2024

Hybrid schistosomes from cattle complicate human disease control

Effective control of bovine schistosomiasis will be required to meet disease elimination targets in humans, new research shows.

26 Jun 2024

Global food collapse looms amid heat and water stress, warns new study

By 2050, global food production could decline by up to 14% due to heat and water stress, leading to 1.36 billion more people experiencing severe food insecurity, highlighting the urgent need for climate change mitigation.

25 Jun 2024

Novel method for 'rationally engineering' enzymes to deliver improved performance

Scientists have prototyped a new method for "rationally engineering" enzymes to deliver improved performance.

20 Jun 2024

Study finds men eat meat more often than women, especially in gender-equal, developed countries

Researchers examined whether sex-related differences are universal, influenced by cultural norms, related to opportunities to express certain behaviors, and weaker or stronger among nations with more development and less gender inequality.

18 Jun 2024

New open-access resource reveals nutrient content of Indian foods

Scientists developed an open-access Indian Nutrient Databank with nutrient compositions of raw food items and commonly consumed recipes.

16 Jun 2024

Do ultra-processed foods alter the gut microbiome?

A review in the journal Nutrients highlights the negative impact of ultra-processed foods on the gut microbiome and the challenges in using the NOVA food classification system in research.

3 Jun 2024

Tackling malnutrition and diet-related diseases through food system change

In the face of growing challenges posed by unhealthy diets, all forms of malnutrition, and environmental constraints, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) - released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - underscores the importance of transforming complex global food systems to ensure sustainable healthy diets for all.

30 May 2024

Innovative startups leading the charge in alternative proteins to solve global food crisis

A recent review in Nature Communications highlights the crucial role of innovative startups in advancing alternative protein sources to tackle global food security challenges and translate these efforts into commercial applications.

29 May 2024