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. in Japan, report the mechanisms of bacteria-derived fibres in supporting gut health and metabolism and preventing obesity. Probiotic foods such[Read More…]
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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 is important to detect these compounds during food storage and distribution to track spoilage. To this end, researchers at Pusan[Read More…]
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 fasting can reduce the risk of developing dementia. Intermittent fasting, also known as time restricted eating, involves longer than usual[Read More…]
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 women who followed a Mediterranean diet had up to 24 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 23 percent[Read More…]
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 and their willingness to consume cultivated meat. The research, titled ‘Higher well-being individuals are more receptive to cultivated meat: An investigation[Read More…]
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 created a salad that contains ingredients that could be grown on spacecraft and provide optimum nutrition for astronauts heading into[Read More…]
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 the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile[Read More…]
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 Korea’s Gachon University and Chungbuk National University, have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.[Read More…]
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 the world’s first climate-resilient strawberry variety. The novel strawberry variety is the first application of this transformative technology. The company is[Read More…]
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 the Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming (SUrF), to bring together the diverse expertise of principal investigators across the University[Read More…]
