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New scientific finding suggests that cashews may have fewer calories than previously thought

New scientific finding suggests that cashews may have fewer calories than previously thought

Study results showed that the available calorie content of cashews is 16% lower than that which is typically stated on current food labels and databases in the United States, including the National Nutrient Database for

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Central Genomics facility opens at ICAR-NRRI

Central Genomics facility opens at ICAR-NRRI

For ensuring nutritional security, for the first time in the world, the Institute recently released two high-protein rice varieties. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated Central Genomics and Quality Laboratory

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NIH researchers identify unique subtype of eczema linked to food allergy

NIH researchers identify unique subtype of eczema linked to food allergy

Children with both conditions have abnormal skin near eczema lesions, NIH-funded research findsAtopic dermatitis, a common inflammatory skin condition also known as allergic eczema, affects nearly 20 percent of children, 30 percent of whom also

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PAU to conduct multidisciplinary research project with the UK

PAU to conduct multidisciplinary research project with the UK

The project comprises six different flagship programs (FP) addressing different agriculture related issues in India.A multi-institutional, multidisciplinary research project entitled ’’Transforming India’s Green Revolution by Research and Empowerment for Sustainable Food Supplies (TIGR2ESS)’’ has been

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ICAR – ICRISAT finalise 5-year action plan

ICAR – ICRISAT finalise 5-year action plan

This plan will focus on technologies especially suited to harsh conditions of the drylands.A five-year plan for Indian agricultural research has been finalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between one of

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Researchers identify brain circuits that may act as a brake on binge eating and junk food craving

Researchers identify brain circuits that may act as a brake on binge eating and junk food craving

In rats who had spent a month eating a low-fat diet, researchers successfully inhibited the fatty food seeking behaviors. The findings are currently available in Behavioural Brain Research.Have you ever wondered why we crave the

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Access to Seeds Index shows seed industry making slow progress in key regions, including Africa

Access to Seeds Index shows seed industry making slow progress in key regions, including Africa

India is the country with the highest number of global seed companies investing in local seed business activities. Global seed companies are adapting their products to combat the impact of climate cess nutrition needs. But

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Scientists develop computer program to aid food safety experts in pathogen testing

Scientists develop computer program to aid food safety experts in pathogen testing

Food-borne listeria monocytogenes infects about 1,600 people in the U.S. each year with flu-like symptoms, with about one in five of those infections ending in death.An innovative computer program could be a big help for

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High-protein rice brings value, nutrition

High-protein rice brings value, nutrition

Crop breeders build yield, market for high-protein riceMore than 750 million people don’t get enough nutrients from their food. More than two-thirds of those people live in places that consume a lot of rice. Can

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Singapore researchers develop natural food stabiliser

Singapore researchers develop natural food stabiliser

The findings are the culmination of a three-year research project led by Professor William Chen, Director of NTU’s Food Science and Technology programme.Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an all-natural food