Nutrigenomix launches 70-gene test for personalized nutrition
The expanded panel adds to the biohacking toolkit, which will assist dietitians in making DNA-based dietary recommendations tailored to specific needs and goals.
Archives for June 17, 2020
FDA study finds hidden synthetic ingredients, poor quality control in bitter orange supplements
A US Food and Drug Administration study reveals that a number of the products it tested labeled as ‘bitter orange’ did not meet label claim for synephrine content and more than 10% contained undeclared synthetic ingredients.
Protera CEO talks AI-developed proteins, closing €5m Series A, and relocating to France
Chilean biotech Protera Biosciences is heading for the city of lights, having closed $5.5m (€4.9m) Series A financing led by Sofinnova Partners. Europe, Protera CEO Leonardo Álvarez tells FoodNavigator, is known for its ‘vast expertise’ in producing...
Debiopharm and Takeda enters microbiome agreement to tackle GI disorders
Debiopharm and Takeda are to embark on a license agreement and research collaboration that looks to develop novel microbiome therapeutics for the treatment of Gastro-Intestinal (GI) disorders.
Stem cell study shows how fish oil may help with depression
A stem cell study into the effectiveness of different antidepressants has concluded fish oil creates an antidepressant response similar to that seen from prescribed medicines.