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Researchers highlight therapeutic properties of grapes

Researchers highlight therapeutic properties of grapes

Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have described an extensive analysis of novel grape-derived compounds, dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA) and malvidin-3’-O-glucoside (Mal-gluc), which might be developed as therapeutic agents for the treatment

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Canadian scientists model stomach for dietary research

Canadian scientists model stomach for dietary research

A group of scientists at the University of Manitoba in Canada is utilizing a new artificial stomach equipment to better understand digestion and nutrition.   The machine simulates the stomach and the small intestines of both humans and animals using a

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Bacteria in milk can set off rheumatoid arthritis

Bacteria in milk can set off rheumatoid arthritis

A recent study led by a team of researchers at the University of Central Florida, US reveals that a strain of bacteria commonly found in milk may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people who

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Soy milk found to be most nutritious among others

Soy milk found to be most nutritious among others

A new study from McGill University, Canada has looked at the four most-commonly consumed types of milk beverages from plant sources around the world - almond milk, soy milk, rice milk and coconut milk -

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Researchers suggest marine omega-3 for cancer prevention

Researchers suggest marine omega-3 for cancer prevention

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Guelph, Canada, Omega-3s from fish pack a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils when it comes to cancer prevention.   There are three types of

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Researchers create novel wheat variety to fight diabetes

Researchers create novel wheat variety to fight diabetes

A team of researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia, has developed a new variety of fibre-rich wheat that has the potential to help fight Type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.   This discovery is

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WVC to focus on tomato pests in AP

WVC to focus on tomato pests in AP

Taiwan-based horticulture research forum, World Vegetable Centre has launched a research on the pests found to be affecting the large expanses of tomato farms in Madanapalle region, Andhra Pradesh, considered the largest tomato-growing belt in India.

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Scientists soon to develop disease resistant maize

Scientists soon to develop disease resistant maize

A team of scientists at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) in Hyderabad have, in collaboration with researchers in Nairobi, Kenya, has recently conducted a genome study for understanding Sorghum Downy Mildew (SDM) resistance.  

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IIFPT introduces lactose free ice-cream

IIFPT introduces lactose free ice-cream

A special millet-based ice cream has been developed by Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Tamil Nadu. It was recently displayed at the Organics and Millets 2018 International Trade Fair in Bengaluru.   The

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Researchers in Hyderabad use turmeric to beat cancer

Researchers in Hyderabad use turmeric to beat cancer

A study conducted at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) claims that a new co-amorphous solid- Curcumin-Artemisinin (CUR-ART) can be effectively use against cancer.    Although modern medical science has already established the curative properties of the