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Supplements of the omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid (AA) boosted the AA content in the breast milk of lactating mothers, according to a new study from the Netherlands. Related news |
Study supports pomegranate’s anti-prostate cancer potentialThe potential of pomegranate extracts and juices to protect against prostate cancer may be due to direct interaction with genes, according to a new study. HortResearch merges with sister institute to keep 'competitive edge'As 2008 drew to a close, New Zealand’s HortResearch and Crop & Food Research merged, as the country aims to stay competitive and innovative. Overweight people’s genes respond differently to dietary changes: StudyThe fat cells of overweight people may react differently to dietary changes than in their lean peers, according to a pioneering study from TNO Quality of Life. Antioxidants may be pain relievers in pancreatitis patients: StudySupplements containing selenium, beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol may alleviate pain in people suffering from pancreatitis, suggests a study from India. |
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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has announced a $30m collaborative project which aims to boost South Asian cereal production by five million tonnes a year.
Brewers should be free to price their products competitively to protect themselves in the current economic downturn, though must ensure they are not discouraging moderate consumption, says a European brewers group.
Careful regulation of inorganic phosphates in the diet could aid lung cancer prevention and treatment, researchers have concluded from a study in mice that could call into question the high use of phosphate additives in the diet.
A nano sensor to detect Salmonella bacteria has been developed which could enhance food safety and security, claims a team of scientists.
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