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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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