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Researchers create ‘mini-guts’ to explore how gut epithelium respond to gluten in celiac patients

In pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital have validated the use of intestinal organoids.

8 May 2019

Researchers identify new allergen responsible for allergy to durum wheat

An international team of researchers, in which a female researcher from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid is involved, has identified one of the main causes of food allergy in the Mediterranean area.

22 Apr 2019

Researchers identify genes responsible for safener efficacy in grain sorghum

Weeds often emerge at the same time as vulnerable crop seedlings and sneak between plants as crops grow. How do farmers kill them without harming the crops themselves?

22 Mar 2019

Detecting fungal disease in crops with multispectral imaging system

The Videometerlab4 Multispectral Imaging System from Analytik now makes it possible to scan crop samples for Fusarium infection in under 10 seconds.

From Analytik Ltd 21 Mar 2019

Most pills contain common allergens, warn experts

Pills or oral medications contain inactive ingredients such as gluten that may be responsible for dangerous side effects, concludes a new study.

20 Mar 2019

Gluten, lactose, food dyes in pills could be causing side effects finds study

Pills or oral medications contain inactive ingredients. Some of these may be responsible for the side effects says a new study. The study results appeared in an article published in the latest issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine.

18 Mar 2019

Diet reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice

A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop the disease, USC researchers say.

7 Mar 2019

The presence of cancer-causing contaminant in popular foods

Acrylamide is described as 'extremely hazardous' and 'probably carcinogenic to humans'. Its presence in popular foods, including fried, baked, roasted and toasted potato and cereal products, as well as coffee, has become one of the most difficult issues facing the food industry, its supply chain, retailers and regulators.

5 Mar 2019

Study estimates health and economic costs of stubble burning air pollution in India

Living in districts with air pollution from intense crop residue burning is a leading risk factor for acute respiratory infection, especially among children less than five years, in northern India.

4 Mar 2019

Study: Quality of fruits/vegetables at dollar stores just as good as regular grocery store produce

When you hear about dollar discount stores, the first thought that comes to mind likely isn't groceries for you and your family.

22 Feb 2019

Over 1 in 3 adults miss the mark on protein, finds study

Walk into any grocery store and you'll find high-protein products dominating shelf space throughout the aisles. The benefits of protein are well established, and it's widely recognized as a key nutrient to a healthy, active lifestyle.

20 Feb 2019

Gluten-free wheat can be produced for people with celiac disease by using gene editing

One to two per cent of the population has Celiac Disease (CD), an immune reaction to gluten. Wheat grains contain gluten, a mixture of glutenin and gliadin proteins, which build a network that gives wheat bread its unique properties and quality.

28 Jan 2019

Half of all food allergy sufferers are not actually allergic

A new study has shown that the food allergies that people claim to have may not be true. The study reveals that as many as 20 percent of Americans over the age of 18 years believe that they are allergic to one or more food items. The study finds that the actual number of people who have a food allergy is close to 10 percent of the population. They also show that one in 20 Americans had a diagnosed case of a food allergy.

7 Jan 2019

Common food additive could cause celiac disease, review says

Research suggests that celiac disease could be caused by a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods.

7 Jan 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

Natural antioxidant in grain bran could help preserve food longer

A natural antioxidant found in grain bran could preserve food longer and replace synthetic antioxidants currently used by the food industry, according to researchers at Penn State.

4 Jan 2019

Higher vitamin C intake crucial for metabolic syndrome patients to halt cycle of antioxidant disruption

A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, an Oregon State University researcher says.

2 Jan 2019

How often pregnant women follow food avoidance strategy to prevent allergy in offspring?

Pregnant women routinely swear off alcohol and tobacco to boost their chances of having a healthy baby. What about common food allergens like nuts and milk?

14 Dec 2018

Study: Organically farmed food has bigger climate impact than conventional food production

Organically farmed food has a bigger climate impact than conventionally farmed food, due to the greater areas of land required. This is the finding of a new international study involving Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, published in the journal Nature.

13 Dec 2018

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

An increasing number of people choose a low-gluten diet, even though they are not allergic to the dietary substance. This trend has sparked public debate about whether or not low-gluten diets are recommendable for people without allergies.

15 Nov 2018