Inside BENEO’s new pulse plant: pioneering sustainable protein from faba beans
Scientists look to study components of foods with advanced microscopyResearchers from Denmark and Germany conducted a series of experiments relating food microstructure and rheology, the study of how soft solids and some liquids deform, to
What we eat also has consequences for our health and animal welfareWhich diet is better: moderately reduce meat consumption and eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products? A new study by the University of Bonn
Various studies have suggested that the "taste experience" in early childhood influences eating behaviour in adultsAccording to a recent human study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, it was found that after
The discovery could lead to game-changing new treatments for metabolic diseasesEliminating old, dysfunctional cells in human fat alleviates signs of diabetes, researchers from UConn Health (University of Connecticut, US) report. The discovery could lead to
To enhance and augment national efforts to tackle malnutrition and NCDs Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), based in Mumbai, supported by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has announced an advanced national analytical facility
Habitual coffee intake may be a protective factor against Alzheimer’sWorldwide, coffee is one of the most popular beverages consumed. Several studies have suggested a protective role of coffee, including reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Mild zinc deficiency could alter gene expression in the body and the intestine’s microbial environment is crucial for zinc metabolismZinc deficiency is prevalent around the world, and among children, these mineral shortfalls can lead to
Such an approach could offer a way to treat obesity as wellPeople with Prader Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder, have an insatiable appetite. They never feel full, even after a hearty meal. The result can
Extremely useful in the design of novel RO (reverse osmosis) systems that utilise carbon nanotubes-based membranesResearchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have identified the possible molecular mechanisms in water flow through a
Obesity may raise the risk of periodontal bone lossChronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new