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Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees

University of California San Diego — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST

Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known concern for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the circadian rhythms of honey bees and poses a threat to their essential role as pollinators.

Teaching Kids to Love Healthy Food: MyPlate for Families

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:25 EST

Eating a balanced diet is essential for everyone in the family, but nutrition can feel overwhelming to navigate. From food costs to food allergies, every family has unique challenges. To help guide you in making healthier food choices, Lurie Children's Registered Dietitians Maggie McKay and Lisa Sharda teamed up with our Director of Food, Activity and Nutrition Initiatives Stephanie Folkens (who also holds a culinary arts degree!) to answer some common questions about how to make eating healthy, fun and affordable.

Vibrational Spectroscopy Optimized for Accurate Coffee Origin Classification

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:50:52 EST

A research team has unveiled findings that enhance the classification of coffee origin through vibrational spectroscopy, a green, cost-effective, and rapid analytical method.

How to Grow Food Without Light

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:05:35 EST

In a new publication, engineers at Washington University in St. Louis make the case for electro-agriculture to help drastically cut carbon emissions.

Insect Invasions: Why We Must Act Responsibly and Act Now

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:46 EST

Ecologist and academic Jacques Brodeur makes a compelling case for using biological pest control as a main line of defence against invasive non-native species.

Submit Abstracts by Oct. 31 for IAFNS 4th Annual Science Innovation Showcase

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:35:47 EST

An exchange of science related to nutrition, innovative ingredients, products and processes across the food and beverage ecosystem.

The Silent Regulators: Unveiling the Role of lncRNAs in Plant Biology

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:15:49 EST

A recent review has identified the critical role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating plant growth and stress responses. The research reveals complex interactions among various classes of non-coding RNAs, with lncRNAs emerging as key regulators. This discovery offers new insights into how plants adapt to environmental challenges, potentially paving the way for developing more resilient crop varieties.

Experts Refine Strategies to Address Sodium Reduction and Replacement in Foods

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:35:23 EST

New recommendations include enhancing reduction, substitution, monitoring and education efforts.

Chickpeas- Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Foods of the Future

University of Vienna — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:02 EST

Climate change has a negative impact on food security. An international research team led by Wolfram Weckwerth from the University of Vienna has now conducted a study to investigate the natural variation of different chickpea genotypes and their resistance to drought stress.

Comparing Sodium Contributions from Store-Bought vs. Restaurant-Prepared Foods

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:05:01 EST

New assessment of the sodium content and consumption of grocery store foods compared with restaurant-prepared foods helps identify top contributors of sodium in U.S. diets.

Americans are Meeting Minimum Needs for Essential Amino Acids

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:05:44 EST

Essential amino acid intakes in the US population exceed recommended minimum requirements, but higher intakes were not correlated with muscle benefits in older adults.

Turning Plants Into Workout Supplement Bio-Factories

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

It's important to eat your veggies, but some essential vitamins and nutrients can only be found in animals, including certain amino acids and peptides. But, in a proof-of-concept study published in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers developed a method to produce creatine, carnosine and taurine -- all animal-based nutrients and common workout supplements -- right inside a plant. The system allows for different synthetic modules to be easily stacked together to boost production.

World's First "Thai Fruit Flavored Herbal Effervescent Tablets" from Deep Tech R&D by Chulalongkorn University and the Private Sector

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:55:03 EST

"Thai fruit flavored herbal effervescent tablets," the world's first Thai herbal product in an effervescent tablet form with Thai fruit flavors, is another achievement from the joint research and development between a private organization, Get Taste Thai CO., LTD. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inthawoot Suppavorasatit, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitipong Assatarakul, Head of the Department of Food Technology, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattida Chotechuang, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University.

New MSU Research Shows How Some Agriculture Practices Impact Food Safety, Health

Michigan State University — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:05:48 EST

Agriculture is the world's largest industry. It employs more than one billion people and generates over $1.3 trillion dollars' worth of food annually, but some farm practices have serious negative impacts on the environment, which is why sustainable agricultural practices have been championed.

New Study Highlights Impact of Drying Techniques on Nutrient Profiles in Lily Bulbs

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:05:49 EST

A research team has unveiled significant differences in the nutritional and phytochemical composition of lily bulbs, depending on the drying methods used.

Instacart and the Rockefeller Foundation Join the GW Global Food Institute Leadership Council

George Washington University — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:25 EST

The George Washington University and Jose Andres, renowned chef and founder of the Global Food Institute (GFI) at GW, today announced Instacart and The Rockefeller Foundation are members of the Institute's Leadership Council.

Simulated Construction of Plant-Based Fish Meat with Composite Structure via 3D Printing

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:05:59 EST

Researchers used dual-nozzle 3D printing technology to construct plant-based yellow croaker tissue analogs by soy protein isolate-xanthan gum-starch complex (as simulated muscle ink) and nanostarch-carrageenan emulsion gel (as simulated fat ink). Successfully, indicators of testing demonstrated that 3D-printed plant-based yellow croaker flesh with a composite structure had a good simulation quality.

Study Finds Food Insecurity Increases Hospital Stays and Odds of Readmission

Wake Forest University School of Medicine — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST

A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that inpatient food insecurity, experienced by caregivers during their child's hospitalization, is associated with not only longer hospital admissions but also significantly increased odds of readmission.

A Green Chemistry Breakthrough：Sustainable Collagen Extraction from Sardine Bones Using Banana Peel Water Extracts

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:05:00 EST

A research team has developed an innovative and sustainable method to extract collagen from sardine bones using water extracts from banana peels, a common agricultural waste in Malaysia.

Food safety gets a digital upgrade: mapping the path to global hygiene compliance

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:05:00 EST

A cutting-edge online food safety toolbox has been crafted to bolster the proficiency of Food Business Operators (FBO) and regulatory bodies. This tool streamlines the implementation of the Codex Alimentarius (Codex) General Principles of Food Hygiene (GPFH), employing a structured learning strategy that encompasses mapping, chunking, and dynamic inquiry. Its goal is to unify food safety protocols, from farm to table.