Tag: Purdue University
Americas: Seeing bacteria glow in the dark
Scientists looking for traces of E. coli O157:H7 contamination in foods soon could have a new detection method on their hands - turning off...
Americas: Purdue University’s carcinogen research receives grant
A Purdue University health sciences professor received a US$1.68 million grant to study if a probable carcinogen formed when grilling meat at high temperatures...
Americas: Researchers devise sensor to find bacteria – alive or dead
A new type of electronic sensor that might be used to quickly detect and classify bacteria for medical diagnostics and food safety has passed...
Americas: Mushroom specie found to power batteries
Researchers at Purdue University have created electrodes from a species of wild fungus called Tyromyces fissilis.
Carbon fibers derived from a type of wild mushroom,...
Americas: Calcium supplement intake does not harm the heart, says researcher
Contrary to recent reports, consuming calcium supplements is not likely to cause heart problems or heart attacks, according to a study from Purdue University.
"Our...
Americas: Purdue University receives US$2M grant for tomato research
Purdue University has received a US$2 million federal grant to lead multi-institution research on breeding new varieties of tasty organic tomatoes that would resist...
Americas: Purdue University receives US$3.7M grant to study blueberries on bone...
A US$3.7 million grant will allow Purdue University researchers to study how blueberries reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women.
"We are taking a systematic, deep-dive...
Americas: Snacks in children’s diets should be considered in overall energy...
Snacks are traditionally smaller than meals but their presence in children’s diets may be significant, and parents should be mindful of nutrition quality and...
Americas: University to open center for soybean production, use
Purdue University is establishing a center that for faculty and staff members coordinating research, extension and education to advance the production and use of...
Americas: University creates mobile phone app for mothers on seafood intake
An iPhone app from Purdue University can help women who are pregnant or nursing safely eat seafood, a source of nutrients for babies but also...