Europe: PhD researcher develops online analytical tool to determine type of salmonella
There is no single analytical method for whole genome sequencing data, which can be used universally to determine salmonella bacteria’s type.
A PhD project at...
Americas: 18-year study finds caffeine intake associated with lower incidence of tinnitus among women
New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) finds that higher caffeine intake is associated with lower rates of tinnitus, often described as a...
Americas: MIT commercializes coating to reduce wastage
MIT has licensed nonstick coating LiquiGlide to Norwegian consumer-goods producer Orkla to use the LiquiGlide’s coating for mayonnaise products sold in Germany, Scandinavia, and...
Europe: Study finds eating almonds may lower heart disease risk
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that eating almonds daily may improve certain factors associated with heart disease risk.
The randomized,...
Europe: Conference hosts 4 EU project presentations
Results from four major European Union (EU)-funded nutrition projects exploring weight management, heart disease and healthy ageing are to be presented at Vitafoods Europe...
Europe: Report finds considerably fewer resistant bacteria in broiler meat
Considerably fewer resistant extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) bacteria were found in Danish and imported broiler meat in 2014 compared with the year before.
It is the...
Americas: Whole grains found to increase metabolism, calorie loss
A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and...
Americas: Lose weight to lower risk of age-related diseases, finds researchers
A National Institutes of Health (NIH) -supported study provides some of the first clues about the impact of sustained calorie restriction in adults.
Results from...
Europe: DNA shows food labeling accuracy
Mapping a food’s DNA could in the future be used as a tool to check that the product contains the ingredients stated on the...
Europe: Program develops green, biodegradable packages
Aimplas Plastic Technology Centre in Spain has created barrier, multilayer and transparent packages with a cost 25% lower than conventional ones, with a lower...