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Newswise: It’s Hearty, It’s Meaty, It’s Mold
Released: 14-Mar-2024 6:00 AM EDT
It’s Hearty, It’s Meaty, It’s Mold
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Fungi naturally produce all the ingredients needed for a cruelty-free meat substitute. Our scientists are exploring how tuning the genomes of mushrooms and molds can transform these food sources into gourmet, nutrient-packed meals made with minimal processing and a light environmental footprint.

Newswise: Brain development of the unborn baby: a combined effect of genetics and food availability
Released: 13-Mar-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Brain development of the unborn baby: a combined effect of genetics and food availability
Universite de Montreal

A new population study led by researcher Tomas Paus , professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at the University of Montreal and researcher at CHU Sainte-Justine, highlights the respective roles of maternal and fetal genes in the growth of the baby's cerebral cortex .

Newswise: Shrimp Waste Revolution: Unlocking Potent Antioxidants for Health and Sustainability
Released: 13-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Shrimp Waste Revolution: Unlocking Potent Antioxidants for Health and Sustainability
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists have discovered unparalleled antioxidative compounds in Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis), signifying a major leap forward for both the food and pharmaceutical sectors. This study not only underscores the nutritional value of shrimp but also reveals novel compounds that offer promising health advantages.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:50 AM EDT
Added Dietary Fiber’s Health Effects in Children Warrants Closer Look
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

There is enough evidence to evaluate several health benefits in children associated with adding isolated and synthesized fibers to food.

5-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EST
Is Your Margarita Giving You a Rash?
American Academy of Dermatology

Sun sensitivity and related skin conditions are often misunderstood. Foods, medications, and skincare products can trigger symptoms like itching, redness, blistering, or burning. One of the most common conditions is photocontact dermatitis, a skin reaction occurring when certain substances come into contact with skin that is exposed to the sun.

Newswise: Mosaic Biosciences™ Joins the International Phytobiomes Alliance
Released: 5-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EST
Mosaic Biosciences™ Joins the International Phytobiomes Alliance
International Phytobiomes Alliance

The International Alliance for Phytobiomes Research is pleased to announce that Mosaic Biosciences™ has joined the organization as a sponsoring partner.

Newswise: Revolutionizing Infant Formula Safety: A New Frontier in Pathogen Detection
Released: 5-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EST
Revolutionizing Infant Formula Safety: A New Frontier in Pathogen Detection
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Cronobacter sakazakii is a harmful germ that can be found in powdered baby formula. It can cause very serious health problems in infants, such as meningitis and septicemia. Right now, it takes a long time and is complicated to check if the germ is in the formula. However, a new study has created a special test that uses a computer program to find the germ in the formula. This new method makes it easier and faster to find the germ, which is known for causing serious illness in babies. It helps make sure that baby formula is safe to use.

Released: 28-Feb-2024 10:05 PM EST
Consumers empowered with the facts on dairy’s nutritional benefits buy and consume more dairy foods
Elsevier

Participants in a JDS Communications® study increased their purchasing and consumption of cheese, ice cream, milk, and yogurt by more than 20% after learning more about dairy nutrition.

Released: 27-Feb-2024 6:05 AM EST
Can hunger be eradicated by 2030?
McGill University

World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem.

Newswise: Berkowitz Authors NEJM Perspective Piece on Food Insecurity
Released: 26-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Berkowitz Authors NEJM Perspective Piece on Food Insecurity
University of North Carolina Health Care System

Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine at the UNC School of Medicine, wrote perspective piece on how medically tailored meals address health consequences of food insecurity.

Newswise: Weedy rice gets competitive boost from its wild neighbors
19-Feb-2024 8:05 AM EST
Weedy rice gets competitive boost from its wild neighbors
Washington University in St. Louis

Weedy rice is an agricultural pest with a global economic impact. It is an aggressive weed that outcompetes cultivated rice and causes billions of dollars in yield losses worldwide. A study from Washington University in St. Louis offers new insights into genetic changes that give weedy rice its edge over cultivated rice in tropical regions of the world.

Newswise: Fresh Meat: New Biosensor Accurately and Efficiently Determines Meat Freshness
15-Feb-2024 9:05 AM EST
Fresh Meat: New Biosensor Accurately and Efficiently Determines Meat Freshness
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Despite the technological advances keeping meat fresh for as long as possible, certain aging processes are unavoidable. Adenosine triphosphate is a molecule produced by breathing and responsible for providing energy to cells. When an animal stops breathing, ATP synthesis also stops, and the existing molecules decompose into acid, diminishing first flavor and then safety. Hypoxanthine and xanthine are intermediate steps in this transition. Assessing their prevalence in meat indicates its freshness. In AIP Advances, researchers developed a biosensor using graphene electrodes modified by zinc oxide nanoparticles to measure HXA. The team demonstrated the sensor’s efficacy on pork meat.

Released: 19-Feb-2024 10:05 PM EST
Changing landscapes: Beef exports from Botswana to Norway affect nature in both countries
University of Oslo, Faculty of Humanities

Preferential trade agreements enable Norway to import large quantities of meat from Africa. This may undermine climate change mitigation in the agricultural sector.

   
Newswise: Eating too much protein is bad for your arteries, and this amino acid is to blame
Released: 19-Feb-2024 8:05 PM EST
Eating too much protein is bad for your arteries, and this amino acid is to blame
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk.

Newswise: Root microbes may be the secret to a better tasting cup of tea
Released: 15-Feb-2024 8:05 PM EST
Root microbes may be the secret to a better tasting cup of tea
Cell Press

You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to make it.

Released: 15-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Do sugar-free candy and gum give you gas? Researchers think they know why
UC Davis Health

Scientists at the UC Davis School of Medicine may have figured out why some people have trouble digesting sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free gum, mints, candy and other products.

Released: 15-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Goodbye spoiled fruits and vegetables, hello fresh produce
Bar-Ilan University

At the Department of Chemistry at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, PhD student Belal Abu Salha developed a process of coating fruits and veggies with edible nanoparticles using sonochemistry, and extended the shelf life of strawberries by 15 days.

Newswise: By growing animal cells in rice grains, scientists dish up hybrid food
Released: 14-Feb-2024 9:05 PM EST
By growing animal cells in rice grains, scientists dish up hybrid food
Cell Press

From lab-grown chicken to cricket-derived protein, these innovative alternatives offer hope for a planet struggling with the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture.


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