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Researchers reveal method to produce the perfect cheese fondue

Cheese fondue is an icon of Swiss cuisine and a dinner party staple. While it may seem like a simple dish, getting the texture right can be a challenge for optimal mouthfeel, dipping and flavor release.

20 Feb 2019

Scientists fix flawed plant genes, make plants grow 40% larger

Researchers in the US have genetically engineered a way of shortcutting photosynthesis to increase the size of tobacco plants by up to 40%.

4 Jan 2019

Checkout aisle food policies may reduce junk food intake

Policies that limit what types of food can be shelved in the checkout aisles of grocery stores may successfully curb junk food intake in shoppers, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Jean Adams from the University of Cambridge, UK, and colleagues.

20 Dec 2018

Paternal grandfather's access to food associated with grandson's mortality risk

A paternal grandfather's access to food during his childhood is associated with mortality risk, especially cancer mortality, in his grandson, shows a large three-generational study from Stockholm University. The reason might be epigenetic - that environmental exposures in one generation may influence health outcomes in following generations.

11 Dec 2018

New study shows that sambaqui societies were not ordinary hunter-gatherers

Shell middens are archeological features consisting mainly of the remains of marine animals thrown away near settlements over hundreds or thousands of years. They are the debris of human activity. In Brazil, they are known by the Tupi word sambaqui.

4 Dec 2018

Study uncovers new chemical reaction key to cataract formation

Researchers working to understand the biochemistry of cataract formation have made a surprising finding: A protein that was long believed to be inert actually has an important chemical function that protects the lens of the eye from cataract formation.

28 Nov 2018

Low-protein, high-carb diet may promote healthy brain ageing

Researchers at the University of Sydney have shown that a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet may be the key to healthy brain ageing and longevity.

20 Nov 2018

Consequence-based cognitive training may be more effective, studies suggest

Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people's mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors may be more effective.

29 Oct 2018

Over one in four adults worldwide is inactive finds study

According to latest data from The Lancet Global Health released today, over one in four adult worldwide (28 percent or 1.4 billion people) leads a physically inactive life. In some countries around three fourths of all adults do not get adequate exercise, finds the study.

5 Sep 2018

Study opens new avenues for engineering smells and tastes

Every smell, from a rose to a smoky fire to a pungent fish, is composed of a mixture of odorant molecules that bind to protein receptors inside your nose.

30 Aug 2018

NRGene partners with Pure Cannabis Research AG to develop novel cannabis varieties

NRGene, the leading provider of genome-wide sequencing and analysis, has partnered with Pure Cannabis Research AG, a Swiss breeding company that focuses on developing novel cannabis varieties. Pure Cannabis Research AG is a subsidiary of the Pure Holding AG.

22 Aug 2018

Children have better nutrition when they live near forests, global study shows

A first-of-its-kind global study shows that children in 27 developing countries have better nutrition--when they live near forests.

16 Aug 2018

New breeding technologies could enhance shape, size, color, and health benefits of produce

Forget vegetables with dull colors and fuzzy skin or fruits that lack of flavor--the produce aisle of the future could offer plant products that are designed for creative cooks and fussy eaters.

20 Jul 2018

Health impact of highly processed summertime staples

With the 4th of July in the rearview mirror and Labor Day coming down the pike, barbecue season is in full swing.

19 Jul 2018

Unique FoodSwitch app suggests healthier alternatives

Drop that yogurt. Instead, try this one with less sugar, fat and fewer unpronounceable additives. That's the message from FoodSwitch -; a free mobile app developed by researchers from The George Institute and Northwestern University. Using FoodSwitch is like having a nutritionist at your side in the grocery store.

6 Jul 2018