Red wine vs. white? It makes no difference when it comes to breast-cancer risk
The largest study of its kind to evaluate the effect of red versus white wine on breast-cancer risk concludes that both are equal offenders when it comes to increasing breast-cancer risk. The results of the study, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, were published in the March issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and... view more... (2009-03-09)
Found — the apple gene for red
CSIRO researchers have located the gene that controls the colour of apples - a discovery that may lead to bright new apple varieties. view more (2006-12-04)
Delicious' new grape debuts
Researchers at the University of Florida have introduced 'Delicious', a new muscadine grape cultivar. 'Delicious' ripens early, produces high yields, and is disease-resistant. view more (2009-03-23)
In chemical genetics, a new strategy could speed drug discovery
Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have developed a new technique to speed discovery of drug targets in chemical genetics. As highlighted on the April cover of Chemistry & Biology, Fox Chase researcher Jeffrey R. Peterson, Ph.D., and his colleagues describe a new way to swiftly find the proteins targeted by small molecule inhibitors during... view more... (2006-04-24)
Have Home - Will Travel
A floating home designed by Northumbria University graduate Oliver Moore could be the answer to people living in flood-threatened areas. view more (2004-08-20)
Cocoa 'vitamin' health benefits could outshine penicillin
The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health. view more (2007-03-12)
Betaine relieves dry mouth symptoms
In the present study, betaine protected oral mucosa and skin against irritation caused by foaming substances in toothpastes, and relieved subjective symptoms of dry mouth. The feeling of dry mouth was eased after the use of betaine containing, detergent-free toothpaste in half of the subjects who had persistent subjective symptoms of dry mouth.... view more... (2003-09-03)
Using an activated-carbon filtering pitcher significantly reduces chemicals in tap water
A study conducted by Université Laval researchers concludes that using an activated-carbon filtering pitcher is the most effective way to reduce disinfection by-products in tap water. view more (2006-11-03)
Do high-fat diets make us stupid and lazy?
Short-term memory getting worse? Exercise getting harder? Examine your diet. New research published online in The FASEB Journal showed that in less than 10 days of eating a high-fat diet, rats had a decreased ability to exercise and experienced significant short-term memory loss. view more (2009-08-12)
Students' Summer Shows: Art & Design Degree Shows in London and the South East
Exciting new work by this year's graduates of The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College will be revealed at a series of degree shows to be held throughout central London and the South East during June and July 2003. Spanning the disciplines of art, design, media and communication, the shows will launch the careers of the... view more... (2003-06-09)
Invest in your family's health by budgeting for nutrient-rich foods
Times are tough for many families and schools - so those food dollars need to work hard by providing plenty of nutrition. Many nutrient-rich foods such as milk, are a good economic and nutritional value because they pack in many essential nutrients at a low cost per serving. view more (2008-08-07)
E-mentoring the next generation of doctors and nurses
Medical students at the University of East Anglia are encouraging teenagers in one of Norfolk's most deprived areas to consider a career in the health professions. view more (2005-02-08)
New Method of Controlled Drug Release
Researchers in Oxford University's Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory have found that they can intercalate a range of pharmaceutically active molecules between the layers of a layered inorganic host. While working on the ion-exchange abilities of a family of inorganic materials known as Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs), researchers have recognised... view more... (2003-02-11)
Medication shows promise as a treatment for alcohol dependence
Alcohol-dependent patients who received the medication topiramate had fewer heavy drinking days, fewer drinks per day and more days of continuous abstinence than those who received placebo. view more (2007-10-10)
CORDIS Express - Your Weekly Briefing on European Research and Innovation
Access to the latest and most topical European research and innovation information will become faster and easier with the launch of the new electronic CORDIS Express digest. Every Friday, starting with a first pilot issue on 23 August 2002, the service will select, summarise and put into context key developments reported and provided by CORDIS,... view more... (2002-08-20)
Zinc supplements could help treat ADHD
As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects around 1 in every 25 school-aged children, managing this condition is of huge social importance. An article published in BMC Psychiatry this week shows that zinc supplements could increase the effectiveness of stimulants used to treat children with the disease. The effects of ADHD on... view more... (2004-04-06)
'Optical fingerprinting' makes extra virgin olive oil shine out from the fakes
A Loughborough University researcher has teamed up with scientists from Italy to develop a unique optical fingerprinting system to detect extra virgin oil from the fakes. The increasing popularity of the Mediterranean diet means that the production of high quality extra-virgin olive oil is a booming business. The oil produced in Italy is renowned... view more... (2004-06-22)
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