chinese-researchers-develop-engineered-rice

June 28, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers develop engineered rice

The resulting purple endosperm rice holds potential for decreasing the risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic disorders. Researchers in China have developed a genetic engineering approach…
antioxidant-boost-by-tibetan-kefir-grains

June 22, 2017 | China

Antioxidant boost by Tibetan Kefir grains

Measures to identify and develop the antioxidant abilities of probiotics would continue to be thoroughly investigated. The probiotic strain L. plantarum MA2 from traditional Tibetan kefir grains has significant antioxidant…
mrieux-nutrisciences-expands-its-footprint-in-india

June 14, 2017 | Science News

Mérieux NutriSciences expands its footprint in India

Mérieux NutriSciences have completed their acquisition of Bangalore Testing Laboratories Pvt Ltd., which is an independent testing laboratory located in Bangalore, Southern India. With this acquisition we are significantly strengthening…
maggots-aid-in-recycling-food-waste-in-china

May 30, 2017 | Science News

Maggots aid in recycling food waste in China

In a farm in southwestern China, thousands of white maggots wiggle while tearing through trayfuls of leftover meat, vegetables and fruits. It may not be a pretty sight, but the…
asian-medicinal-herb-reduces-inflammation

May 29, 2017 | Korea

Asian medicinal herb reduces inflammation

The healing properties of the herb are likely due to its sulphur and phenolic compounds along with phytosterols and vitamin C components. Researchers at the Chonbuk National University in Korea…
new-appetite-regulating-hormone-found

May 26, 2017 | Science News

New appetite-regulating hormone found

The discovery of NPGL by Professor Kazuyoshi Ukena shows that hunger and energy consumption mechanisms are even more complex. Researchers at Hiroshima University have discovered a molecule that can increase…