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Uncertain language in e-cigarette warning labels can confuse people, study finds

When it comes to e-cigarette warning labels, respondents in focus groups organized by Cornell researchers were clear: Give it to me straight.

28 Jun 2023

Dairy milk is a key source of important nutrients, but has environmental trade-offs

Along with all global sectors, the dairy industry is working to reduce its environmental impact as we look toward a shared 2050 net zero future.

26 Jun 2023

New sensor chip detects disease pathogens with 10x sensitivity

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists and collaborators at Iowa State University have developed a sensor chip that can detect many disease pathogens with 10 times the sensitivity of currently available methods.

26 Jun 2023

Unveiling the truth: tropical hunter-gatherers' diets contradict Paleo diet assumptions

Researchers assessed the dietary variations of tropical hunters and gatherers.

26 Jun 2023

Eating red and white meat increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Red meat consumption linked to higher cardiovascular disease incidence globally, with stronger correlations observed in developing countries. Further exploration and longitudinal studies needed to investigate this association.

20 Jun 2023

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 showcased the progress and possibilities of phage therapy in future

The 6th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 that was held on June 1-2 in Paris, and gathered more than 150 attendees from 30+ different countries. Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 included more than 71 presentations between major talks, short orals, and posters.

20 Jun 2023

Opentrons partners with Zymo Research to automate key microbiome chemistries on the Opentrons Flex™

Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics and Zymo Research Corp, a life science reagent company, are collaborating to transform microbiome and metagenome analysis by fully automating comprehensive, end-to-end workflows from sample collection through library preparation on the Opentrons Flex.

From Opentrons 19 Jun 2023

New method can create plant-based meat substitutes with better texture

Sales of plant-based meat products have levelled off in recent years, at least in part because current offerings lack the texture or mouthfeel of a nice T-bone steak or chicken breast.

18 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

MGI Partners with Xpress Genomics to Advance Deep Single-cell RNA-Sequencing Technologies

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Xpress Genomics, a leading Stockholm-based company specializing in automated and scalable RNA-sequencing strategies.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

MGI and AddLife AB Announce Strategic Collaboration for Expanded Distribution of MGI products* in the Nordic Region

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, are delighted to announce a comprehensive collaboration with AddLife AB, one of Europe's largest distributors of clinical testing and laboratory equipment, headquartered in Stockholm.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

MGI Reveals Latest Updates at ESHG Conference in Glasgow

MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, held a Corporate Satellite Meeting and revealed significant local partnerships at the ESHG Conference in Glasgow.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

Experts identify a novel fucosylated heparan sulfate from the midgut gland of the Japanese scallop

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), including chondroitin sulfate (CS), heparan sulfate (HS), heparin, and hyaluronan are linear and acidic polysaccharides found in the extracellular matrix of all animal tissues. GAGs are widely used as functional ingredients in health products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and are prepared from biological samples such as shark cartilage and porcine intestinal mucosa. Consequently, the demand for new sources of GAGs is ever-present. For example, the supply source of the anticoagulant heparin-;generally prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa in China-;was threatened by African swine fever in 2018.

15 Jun 2023

Revolutionizing food systems: the roadmap for healthy, sustainable diets begins

Study discussed the perspectives to attain healthy and sustainable diets.

14 Jun 2023

Tracing the ancestry of hybrids using a new method

If you've ever kept a garden, you're probably familiar with hybrids, from disease-resistant tomatoes to Stargazer lilies.

13 Jun 2023

"Homing gene drive system" could help suppress agricultural pests

Researchers have developed a "homing gene drive system" based on CRISPR/Cas9 that could be used to suppress populations of Drosophila suzukii vinegar flies – so-called "spotted-wing Drosophila" that devastate soft-skinned fruit in North America, Europe and parts of South America – according to new research from North Carolina State University.

12 Jun 2023

Consumers view plant-based meats as healthier, but are they ready to swap steaks for seitan?

Study explores the perception of meat alternatives as healthier options, revealing consumers often misjudge their nutritional value, especially protein content. This underlines the need for clear and honest nutritional information.

8 Jun 2023

Seaweed farming may help solve global hunger and malnutrition

To help solve hunger and malnutrition while also slowing climate change, some farmers could shift from land to sea, suggests a recent study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

8 Jun 2023

Agricultural plastics: analyzing the risks to food safety, health, and the environment by way of soil pollution by microplastics

Researchers reviewed the use, characteristics, and potential risks of agricultural plastics (APs).

8 Jun 2023

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Plant biologist Alex Harkess, PhD, and his lab at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology are on a mission to change the future of food and fiber crops, one flowering plant species at a time.

7 Jun 2023

Agriculture News and Research

Uncertain language in e-cigarette warning labels can confuse people, study finds

Dairy milk is a key source of important nutrients, but has environmental trade-offs

New sensor chip detects disease pathogens with 10x sensitivity

Unveiling the truth: tropical hunter-gatherers' diets contradict Paleo diet assumptions

Eating red and white meat increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 showcased the progress and possibilities of phage therapy in future

Opentrons partners with Zymo Research to automate key microbiome chemistries on the Opentrons Flex™

New method can create plant-based meat substitutes with better texture

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

MGI Partners with Xpress Genomics to Advance Deep Single-cell RNA-Sequencing Technologies

MGI and AddLife AB Announce Strategic Collaboration for Expanded Distribution of MGI products* in the Nordic Region

MGI Reveals Latest Updates at ESHG Conference in Glasgow

Experts identify a novel fucosylated heparan sulfate from the midgut gland of the Japanese scallop

Revolutionizing food systems: the roadmap for healthy, sustainable diets begins

Tracing the ancestry of hybrids using a new method

"Homing gene drive system" could help suppress agricultural pests

Consumers view plant-based meats as healthier, but are they ready to swap steaks for seitan?

Seaweed farming may help solve global hunger and malnutrition

Agricultural plastics: analyzing the risks to food safety, health, and the environment by way of soil pollution by microplastics

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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