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First Cryopreservation Seed Bank For Arabica Coffee
The storage of coffee (Coffea arabica) seeds to ensure preservation of their genetic resources is an important problem. Like many other tropical plants, coffee seeds cannot be conserved in cold storage because they remain cold-sensitive. IRD (Institut de recherche pour le développement), with the financial backing of the BRG (Bureau des... view more... (2000-09-14)
Does touch affect flavor? Study finds that how a container feels can affect taste
Does coffee in a flimsy cup taste worse than coffee in a more substantial cup? Firms such as McDonalds and Starbucks spend millions of dollars every year on disposable packaging, but a new study from the April issue of the Journal of Consumer Research suggests that trying to skimp in this area might not be worth it - and may negatively impact... view more... (2008-03-18)
Home testing kit could help identify 'hidden' caffeine in beverages
If you've ever wondered whether your favorite coffee, tea or soda contains caffeine - despite its decaf label or the absence of caffeine on the ingredient list - then you may soon be able to test the beverage yourself. view more (2006-05-11)
Women living in group homes need to learn to make decisions about leisure time to enrich their lives
Most people don't think twice about the ability to choose the movie they want to watch, the book they want to read or with whom they will have coffee. view more (2009-09-24)
Some forest birds can survive in agricultural countryside with limited habitat conservation, study finds
Some tropical forest birds can survive alongside humans if given a helping hand, according to a recent study by Cagan H. Sekercioglu, senior scientist at the Stanford University Center for Conservation Biology. view more (2007-05-25)
Sigmon's Study Examines Caffeine Withdrawal
Ever miss your daily cup of coffee and subsequently get a pounding headache? According to reports from consumers of coffee and other caffeinated products, caffeine withdrawal is often characterized by a headache, fatigue, feeling less alert, less energetic and experiencing difficulty concentrating. view more (2009-05-04)
A coffee with your doughnut could protect against Alzheimer's disease
A daily dose of caffeine blocks the disruptive effects of high cholesterol that scientists have linked to Alzheimer's disease. A study in the open access publication, Journal of Neuroinflammation revealed that caffeine equivalent to just one cup of coffee a day could protect the blood-brain barrier (BBB) from damage that occurred with a high-fat... view more... (2008-04-03)
Caffeine limits blood flow to heart muscle during exercise
In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, and the effect was stronger when the participants were in a chamber simulating high altitude. view more (2006-01-16)
Consuming small amounts of caffeine when pregnant may affect the growth of an unborn child
Consuming caffeine at any time during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal growth restriction (low birth weight). view more (2008-11-03)
Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer
The high consumption of sweetened food and drink increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet. view more (2006-11-09)
Drinking tea associated with lower risk of ovarian cancer
Women who drank at least two cups of tea a day had a lower risk of ovarian cancer than those who did not drink tea, according to a study in the December 12/26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2005-12-13)
Negative effects of caffeine are stronger on daytime sleep than on nocturnal sleep
A new study at the Université de Montréal has concluded that people drinking coffee to get through a night shift or a night of studying will strongly hurt their recovery sleep the next day. view more (2006-10-03)
Moths with a nose for learning
Much like Pavlov conditioned his dog to salivate in anticipation of food when a bell rang, insects can be trained to perform certain behaviors when enticed with different smells. view more (2008-10-03)
BA Festival of Science - Press launch
Sir Howard Newby, President of the BA, will preview the BA Festival of Science in London on Wednesday 4 September, at the Scientific Societies Lecture Theatre, New Burlington Place, off Savile Row, London, W1S 2EZ. view more (2002-08-26)
Chaos, Twist Maps and Big Business
Obscure mathematical ideas developed back in the 1980s could solve current problems of mixing fluids at the microscale, and revolutionise the technology, reports an article in Science this week (23 July 2004). The need to mix fluids at the microscale affects a whole range of developing technologies - from inkjet printers to DNA analysis - and... view more... (2004-07-23)
Post-exercise caffeine helps muscles refuel
Recipe to recover more quickly from exercise: Finish workout, eat pasta, and wash down with five or six cups of strong coffee. view more (2008-07-01)
New cancer drug possible from compound found in common food.
A compound found in many foods and drinks could form the basis for new drugs to defeat cancer and heart disease, scientists at UCL claimed today. Professor Peter Shepherd and his team believe that caffeine and theophylline- compounds commonly found in cola beverages, coffee, tea and chocolate - block the operation of a key enzyme linked to a wide... view more... (2002-08-20)
Ring-like formations in drying DNA drops could affect hybridization studies
Coffee drinkers are familiar with the ring-shaped stains that result from spilled drops that have dried, in which the brown stain is not evenly distributed, but instead concentrated at the edge. view more (2006-05-12)
A little java makes it easier to jive, researcher says
Stopping to smell the coffee - and enjoy a cup of it - before your morning workout might do more than just get your juices flowing. It might keep you going for reasons you haven't even considered. view more (2009-03-31)
Chocolate, wine, spicy foods may be OK for heartburn, Stanford study finds
Patients have been known to hug Lauren Gerson, MD, so overjoyed are they at hearing her words. What does she say to them? Go ahead and eat chocolate. Indulge your passion for spicy cuisine. Drink red wine. view more (2006-06-29)
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