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Daily walnut consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease

Findings from a randomized controlled trial recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, indicate that people in their 60s and 70s who regularly consume walnuts may have reduced inflammation, a factor associated with a lower risk of heart disease, compared to those who do not eat walnuts.

10 Nov 2020

Cats shed SARS-CoV-2 RNA for a shorter duration compared to humans, study finds

Since the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there have been numerous reports of pets becoming infected. Both dogs and cats have been observed to exhibit symptoms of infection.

8 Nov 2020

Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions can cause global temperatures to exceed climate change

Fossil fuel burning accounts for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions, and to the world's credit, several countries are working to reduce their use and the heat-trapping emissions that ensue.

6 Nov 2020

Researchers present overview of benefits from tree-sourced foods

Two of humanity's biggest problems - the climate crisis and abysmal eating habits - can partly be solved by one healthy solution: eating more food from trees, specifically tropical ones.

5 Nov 2020

Lions and tigers and anteaters? US scientists scan the menagerie for COVID

As COVID-19 cases surge in the U.S., one Texas veterinarian has been quietly tracking the spread of the disease — not in people, but in their pets.

4 Nov 2020

BfR-Corona-Monitor: Many respondents have become more cautious about coronavirus

Starting this week, the new regulations for the containment of the coronavirus adopted by the Federal Government and the Länder will come into force throughout Germany.

3 Nov 2020

UB study reveals the nutritional properties of oil from wild olive trees

The oil from wild olive trees has excellent sensorial, physicochemical and stability characteristics from a nutritional point of view, according to an article published in the journal Antioxidants.

3 Nov 2020

Study finds new clues for disarming antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A virus can stop bacteria from sharing genes for antibiotic resistance among themselves, Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have discovered. The results hint at new ways to treat infections and describe a new feature of a highly diverse, largely unexplored part of the biosphere.

3 Nov 2020

Study estimates the proportion of COVID-19 deaths due to air pollution

Long-term exposure to air pollution generated by human activity is linked to about 27 per cent of COVID-19-related deaths in East Asia and 15 per cent mortality in South Asia and worldwide. These deaths could be largely prevented by adopting air quality regulations, says a new study.

3 Nov 2020

Global survey of 25,000 reveals early impact of COVID-19 on scientific community

The initial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the scientific community has been revealed in one of the largest academic surveys ever conducted.

2 Nov 2020

Experts call for transformative change to reduce future pandemics

Future pandemics will emerge more often, spread more rapidly, do more damage to the world economy and kill more people than COVID-19 unless there is a transformative change in the global approach to dealing with infectious diseases, warns a major new report on biodiversity and pandemics by 22 leading experts from around the world.

30 Oct 2020

Scientists receive prestigious award for research on rural America

A research team of 39 investigators from 28 colleges and universities from across the United States has been recognized by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities and the United States Department of Agriculture with its National Excellence in Multistate Research Award.

30 Oct 2020

UC scientist receives research grant to explore the benefits of proprietary surfactants

University of Cincinnati cosmetic scientist Harshita Kumari has received a research grant for more than $700,000 for a multi-year study to explore certain new proprietary surfactants for industrial applications and personal care products such as skin- and haircare as well as laundry detergents.

30 Oct 2020

Foods rich in omega-3 EPA & ALA improve outcomes in people who suffered serious heart attack

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that regular consumption of foods rich in omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), found in marine foods like fatty fish, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in plant foods like walnuts, was associated with improved outcomes in individuals who suffered a heart attack, including decreased risk of death.

28 Oct 2020

Low muscle quality and quantity linked to poor outcomes in colon resection surgery

Low muscle quality and quantity are both predictive of poor outcomes in colon resection surgery, according to a new study published in JAMA Surgery.

27 Oct 2020

Scientists to minimize COVID-19 cases and transmission among food industry workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the nation's food supply, in part due to food industry workers falling ill, which reduces the workforce and can lead to temporary facility shut-downs.

27 Oct 2020

Scientists investigate pathogen transmission and awareness of common wildlife-associated zoonoses

In the tropics and subtropics, families and communities frequently rely on bushmeat for food security as well as basic income. So, while the harvest and trade of wildlife are illegal in many locales, the practice is commonplace, and with it comes the potential for transmission of a zoonotic disease among human populations.

23 Oct 2020

Agriculture News and Research

Daily walnut consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease

Cats shed SARS-CoV-2 RNA for a shorter duration compared to humans, study finds

Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions can cause global temperatures to exceed climate change

Researchers present overview of benefits from tree-sourced foods

Lions and tigers and anteaters? US scientists scan the menagerie for COVID

BfR-Corona-Monitor: Many respondents have become more cautious about coronavirus

UB study reveals the nutritional properties of oil from wild olive trees

Study finds new clues for disarming antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Study estimates the proportion of COVID-19 deaths due to air pollution

Global survey of 25,000 reveals early impact of COVID-19 on scientific community

Experts call for transformative change to reduce future pandemics

Scientists receive prestigious award for research on rural America

UC scientist receives research grant to explore the benefits of proprietary surfactants

Foods rich in omega-3 EPA & ALA improve outcomes in people who suffered serious heart attack

Low muscle quality and quantity linked to poor outcomes in colon resection surgery

Scientists to minimize COVID-19 cases and transmission among food industry workers

Scientists investigate pathogen transmission and awareness of common wildlife-associated zoonoses

Novel method can test the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes

Coronavirus pandemic perceived as the greatest health risk

Exploring the role of insects as potential new food allergen

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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