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Szechuan pepper puts prairie voles off their food
Szechuan pepper can be used to deter crop-destroying mammals such as the prairie vole, without affecting non-targeted species, says research published in the journal Pest Management Science. Researchers discovered that compounds in the pepper probably repel prairie voles by stimulating pain receptors in the nose, mouth and eyes. The component... view more... (2004-04-05)
It takes two to fight cancer
New research at the Institute of Food Research shows that two food components recognised for their ability to fight cancer are up to 13 times more powerful when put to work together. The results are published in the latest issue of international journal Carcinogenesis. The study focuses on genes that play an important role in tumour formation,... view more... (2003-03-31)
Food source threatened by carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide increasing in the atmosphere may affect the microbial life in the sea, which could have an impact on a major food source, warned Dr Ian Joint at a Science Media Centre press briefing today. view more (2007-12-11)
Pictures of hot fudge sundaes arouse: Understanding emotions improves our food choices
Menus and advertising affect our emotions, and if we understand those emotions, we make better food choices, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. view more (2008-09-16)
Blue Tit Mother Learns When To Lay Her Eggs
Blue tits can learn from their past nesting experiences. They adjust the timing of laying eggs to their experience with the availability of food in the previous year. Today, 5 April, the research results of three biologists of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) are published in Science. Crucial to the survival of blue tit chicks are... view more... (2002-04-05)
Food or its expectation sparks brain's hunger centers
The concept of whetting the appetite by serving hors d'oeuvres before a meal may have a solid scientific basis. view more (2006-10-04)
Cocktails ameliorate celiac disease
The University Rovira i Virgili (Spain), the company Trace Biotech AG (Braunschweig), the Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH (IMM, Mainz), and seven other European partners are jointly developing a biosensor for the detection of gluten in food. The goal of the ambitious project is to manufacture a disposable microsystem with integrated... view more... (2002-11-28)
Less antibiotic use in food animals leads to less drug resistance in people, study shows
Australia's policy of restricting antibiotic use in food-producing animals may be linked with lower levels of drug-resistant bacteria found in its citizens. view more (2006-04-18)
Unilever Chairman Presented with SCI Accolade by Shell Chief
Unilever Chairman, Niall FitzGerald, was awarded with the SCI (Society of Chemical Industry) Centenary Medal last night at a well-attended event in central London. The award was presented by Jeroen van der Veer, World President of SCI; Vice-Chairman of the Committee of Managing Directors of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group, President of the Royal Dutch... view more... (2004-01-16)
Inconsistent access to food in low-income households may contribute to weight gain
There's more to be gleaned from national health surveys than just health statistics. Not only can these data illustrate the scope of a public health problem such as obesity, but they can also provide researchers with clues about ways to intervene. view more (2006-05-24)
New crops needed for new climate
Global food security in a changing climate depends on the nutritional value and yield of staple food crops. Researchers at Monash University in Victoria, Australia have found an increase in toxic compounds, a decrease in protein content and a decreased yield in plants grown under high CO2 and drought conditions. view more (2009-06-29)
Researchers design artificial cells that could power medical implants
Researchers at Yale University have created a blueprint for artificial cells that are more powerful and efficient than the natural cells they mimic and could one day be used to power tiny medical implants. view more (2008-10-09)
If oxytocin eating role doesn't mature at birth, what other situations affect its impact?
More than 15 years ago Edward Stricker and Joseph Verbalis reported that oxytocin (OT) is involved in the neural control of food and salt intake in adult rats. view more (2005-08-12)
Genetic testing not cost-effective in guiding initial dosing of common blood thinner
New analyses led by the University of Cincinnati (UC) show that genetic testing used to guide initial dosing of the blood-thinner warfarin may not be cost-effective for typical patients with atrial fibrillation but may be for patients at higher risk for major bleeding. view more (2009-01-20)
Food labels 'confuse' consumers
Information given about animal welfare on food labels is confusing because it varies widely between countries and between different certification bodies, research at Cardiff University has found. view more (2005-06-15)
Nanoparticle protects oil in foods from oxidation, spoilage
Using a nanoparticle from corn, a Purdue University scientist has found a way to lengthen the shelf life of many food products and sustain their health benefits. view more (2009-12-09)
`Glowing bacteria` help meat treatment project
A project to develop effective techniques for the ‘surface pasteurisation’ of food led by the University of Bristol is being helped by a new technique developed by scientists at the University of the West of England. Officially titled ‘BUGDEATH’ the project, which in total has eight partners, is aimed at ‘Predicting... view more... (2002-04-16)
National Jewish Medical and Research Center Evaluating Treatment To Prevent Allergic Reactions to Food
Researchers at National Jewish Medical and Research Center are conducting trials to evaluate a method to prevent allergic reactions to food. They are feeding peanut- and egg-allergic people increasing doses of an investigational protein extract from the foods to see if they can induce the participants' immune systems to tolerate the food. view more (2008-04-18)
New factor in teen obesity: Parents
There may be a reason teenagers eat more burgers and fries than fruits and vegetables: their parents. view more (2009-02-10)
Grocery boost
Low-income neighborhoods that lack easy access to grocery stores could lead to a breakdown of food security for hundreds of thousands of people - not in the developing world, but in major urban areas of the U.S. That's the conclusion from a report to be published in the inaugural issue of the International Journal Behavioural and Healthcare... view more... (2008-05-21)
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