April 1, 2023 | Japan

Japan reports mechanisms of bacteria-derived fibres in supporting gut health, preventing obesity

Researchers show that exopolysaccharide, a bacteria-derived prebiotic has many health-related benefits In a study recently published in the journal Gut Microbes, researchers from Kyoto University, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and Noster Inc.…

March 22, 2023 | Korea

Korea designs portable colour-changing food spoilage sensor

The polydiacetylene-based sensor offers rapid visual detection of biogenic amines released from spoiled food Ingesting biogenic amines (BAs) released from spoiled food is harmful for the human body. Thus, it…

March 20, 2023 | Australia

Australian study suggests protective effective of intermittent fasting against dementia

The study is funded by the Dementia Australia Research Foundation Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia are leading a study examining whether intermittent…

March 15, 2023 | Australia

Australia links mediterranean diet with reduced risk of heart disease, death in women

Mediterranean diet has been of increasing interest because of its association with heart health A University of Sydney-led review into the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in women has found…

March 12, 2023 | Cultured Meat

Higher well-being individuals more receptive to cultivated meat: Singapore study

Positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being and their willingness to consume cultivated meat Researchers from Singapore Management University (SMU) have released a study that reveals a positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being…

March 1, 2023 | Australia

Australia-led researchers create ‘out-of-this-world’ salad for astronauts

The effect of food on the mood of the astronauts was important to the project with colour, taste, texture, freshness and flavour also considered An international team of scientists has…

February 18, 2023 | Australia

New discovery by Australia to bulk up gluten-free fibre supplement

Paving the way for improvements to the quality and quantity of psyllium crops A team of scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia have for the first time constructed…

February 13, 2023 | Korea

Researchers at Australia & Korea reveal effects of mushrooms on brain function

Lion’s mane mushroom improved brain cell growth and memory in pre-clinical trials: Study Researchers from The University of Queensland in Australia, with collaborative efforts of researchers from the Republic of…

February 2, 2023 | Science News

Singapore launches novel strawberry variety to ensure food security

Cutting-edge genomics technology behind this strawberry variety presents an opportunity to transform $12 trillion agriculture industry Singrow, a Singapore-based agri-genomics firm that has developed a proprietary genomics technology platform, has announced the launch of…

August 13, 2022 | Science News

Singapore announces holistic and high-tech approach to food production

Invests S$10 M to open a new centre at the National University of Singapore Addressing the need for indoor urban farming solutions, the National University of Singapore (NUS) officially launched…