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Researchers in Assam highlight benefits of tea seed oil

Researchers in Assam highlight benefits of tea seed oil

A team of scientists at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat have reported that oil extracted from the seeds of some of the tea varieties grown in Assam is good for the heart and has high levels

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Probiotics may make your bones stronger

Probiotics may make your bones stronger

Researchers studied 90 women, 75 to 80 years old, all generally healthy but with low bone mineral density. They measured their bone density at the start of the study, and then randomly assigned them to

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Russian researchers design edible packaging from apples

Russian researchers design edible packaging from apples

Researchers from Samara State Technical University, Russia, have created a packaging based on fruit or vegetable puree which consists of natural ingredients. Moreover, the product is very low on caloric value, thus can be considered

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Coffee Lovers Rejoice! Coffee may boost longevity, says a study

Coffee Lovers Rejoice! Coffee may boost longevity, says a study

In a latest finding that comes from a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, coffee has been shown to boost longevity. Participants included about a half-million people in England, Scotland and Wales and ranged in age

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Umami stimulates appetite and reduces Sodium intake

Umami stimulates appetite and reduces Sodium intake

Umami, known as the savory taste, was discovered more than a century ago; yet recent research continues to document the benefits of umami. Currently underway is a year-long recognition of umami’s 110th anniversary since its

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UoH scientists use nanotechnology to increase harpin content

UoH scientists use nanotechnology to increase harpin content

A group of scientists at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has turned to nanotechnology in order to address the poor bioavailability of harpin proteins. The team found out that harpin biopesticide brought about 80-90 per

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NIPER scientists claim that neem compound inhibits growth of breast cancer

NIPER scientists claim that neem compound inhibits growth of breast cancer

Scientists of city-based NIPER have claimed to have found that Nimbolide, a chemical compound derived from Neem leaves and flowers, may efficiently work towards curing breast cancer. They are approaching various agencies such as the

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Women suffering from Vitamin D deficiency are susceptible to diabetes, says a study

Women suffering from Vitamin D deficiency are susceptible to diabetes, says a study

Indian women suffering from deficiency of vitamin D are susceptible to diabetes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. The study that involves 1,361 women from Delhi aged 20 to 60 years showed

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New clinical study supports astaxanthin supplementation for skin protection

New clinical study supports astaxanthin supplementation for skin protection

A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial provides stronger evidence for the protective role of algal-derived astaxanthin against skin deterioration caused by ultraviolet (UV) light. FujiFilm’s research group conducted the research using Algatech Ltd.’s natural astaxanthin,

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Scientists develop wireless sensor for food spoilage detection

Scientists develop wireless sensor for food spoilage detection

Scientists from Nanjing University and University of Texas have developed a wireless tagging device that can send signals to smartphones warning consumers and food distributors when meat and other perishables have spoiled.   Food inspectors