‘Superweeds’ linked to rising herbicide use in GM crops
05 OCT 2012 Pesticide use up in GM cotton, soybeans, corn PULLMAN, Wash. — A study published this week by Washington State University research professor Charles Benbrook finds that the…
Camelina sativa seed boost liver detoxification enzymes nearly fivefold
New way to detox? 'Gold of Pleasure' oilseed boosts liver detoxification enzymes Public Release: 29-Sep-2014 URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that boost liver detoxification enzymes…
Pica in pregnant teens linked to low iron
August 20, 2014 By Melissa Osgood ITHACA, N.Y. – In a study of 158 pregnant teenagers in Rochester, NY, nearly half engaged in pica – the craving and intentional consumption…
Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients and conversion of carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A
New research: Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients for healthy living Study explores improvements in the absorption of vitamin A when avocados are eaten with tomatoes or carrots IRVINE,…
Pistachios deliver weight management support, heart health benefits
Public release date: 11-Apr-2011 New USDA study: Fat found in pistachios may not be readily absorbed by the body Washington, D.C., April 11, 2011 – In a first-of-its-kind study with…
An ‘Apple a day’ Lowers LDL cholesterol by 23%
Public release date: 12-Apr-2011 ‘Apple a day’ advice rooted in science Everyone has heard the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We all know we should…
Antioxidant drug knocks down multiple sclerosis-like disease in mice – MitoQ
- shown to significantly reverse an MS-like disease in an animal - After 14 days, the EAE mice that had been treated with the MitoQ exhibited reduced inflammatory markers and…
Eating healthy vs. unhealthy diet costs about $1.50 more per day
Contact: Marge Dwyer mhdwyer@hsph.harvard.edu 617-432-8416 Harvard School of Public Health Meta-analysis pinpoints the price difference of consuming a healthy diet, which could be burden for low-income families but is trivial…
Scientists confirm: Pesticides kill America’s honey bees
Published time: July 25, 2013 20:24 Reuters / Stephane Mahe Honey bees are quickly disappearing from the US – a phenomenon that has left scientists baffled. But…
RNA-interference pesticides will need special safety testing
Contact: Tim Beardsley tbeardsley@aibs.org 703-674-2500 x326 American Institute of Biological Sciences A new technology for creating pesticides and pest-resistant crops could have effects on beneficial species that current toxicity testing…
U.S. approves a horse slaughterhouse, sees two more plants
Source: Reuters - Sat, 29 Jun 2013 12:08 AM Author: Reuters * Animal welfare groups say they will sue to prevent slaughter * Congress may vote soon on whether…
Japan halts some U.S. imports after modified wheat found
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and NIGEL DUARA Business May. 31, 2013 - 03:15PM JST ( 20 ) WASHINGTON — Japan has suspended some imports of U.S. wheat after a genetically…
Unapproved genetically engineered wheat has been discovered in an Oregon field : Discovery could have far-reaching implications for US wheat industry
Genetically modified wheat found in Oregon field raises trade concerns Discovery could have far-reaching implications for US wheat industry if growth of Monsanto crop turns out to be far-flung …
Monsanto pressing ahead with GMO crop amid USDA scrutiny
Source: Reuters - Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40 AM Author: Reuters By Carey Gillam St. Louis, Mo. May 14 (Reuters) - Monsanto Co. is pushing on with plans to introduce…
Turmeric extract suppresses fat tissue growth in rodent models
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Andrea Grossman 617-636-3728 Tufts University, Health Sciences BOSTON (May 18, 2009) Curcumin, the major polyphenol found in turmeric, appears to reduce weight gain in…
Viral alliances overcoming plant defenses: Could lead to new generation of viruses
Contact: Hanu Pappu hrp@wsu.edu 509-335-3752 Washington State University Could lead to new generation of viruses PULLMAN, Wash.— Washington State University researchers have found that viruses will join forces to overcome…
Nutrient in Eggs and Meat May Influence Gene Expression from Infancy to Adulthood: Choline
Implications for Wide Range of Disorders – Hypertension to Mental Health Problems September 20, 2012 Just as women are advised to get plenty of folic acid…
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