http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A recent study confirms that the antioxidants and other plant-based nutrients in chocolate and cocoa products are highly associated with the amount of non-fat cocoa-derived ingredients in the product. The study expands on previously published results. http://www.physorg.com/news178354316.html Chemistry Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:13:08 EST news178354316 Scientists are reporting development of a nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin, an ingredient in yellow curry now being evaluated in clinical trials for treatment of several diseases. Their study is in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news176557243.html Chemistry Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:10:01 EST news176557243 The long-standing rule of matching wine and food -- red wine with red meat and white wine with fish -- actually has a scientific explanation, according to two scientists working for the Mercian Corporation, a Japanese producer and marketer of wine. http://www.physorg.com/news176060518.html Chemistry Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:40:01 EST news176060518 Scientists in Japan are reporting the first scientific explanation for one of the most widely known rules of thumb for pairing wine with food: "Red wine with red meat, white wine with fish." The scientists are reporting that the unpleasant, fishy aftertaste noticeable when consuming red wine with fish results from naturally occurring iron in red wine. The study is in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news175348379.html Chemistry Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:53:47 EST news175348379 Researchers have established the conditions that foster formation of potentially dangerous levels of a toxic substance in the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) often fed to honey bees. Their study, which appears in ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, could also help keep the substance out of soft drinks and dozens of other human foods that contain HFCS. The substance, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), forms mainly from heating fructose. http://www.physorg.com/news174746800.html Chemistry Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:20:02 EST news174746800 Researchers in Hong Kong are reporting new evidence that green tea - one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and now available as a dietary supplement - may help improve bone health. They found that the tea contains a group of chemicals that can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown. Their findings are in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news172326714.html Chemistry Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:01 EST news172326714 Scientists in China are reporting the "intriguing" discovery that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides. The study is scheduled for the Sept. 23 issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news171745791.html Chemistry Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:50:01 EST news171745791 Results of the first study evaluating the use of human urine mixed with wood ash as a fertilizer for food crops has found that the combination can be substituted for costly synthetic fertilizers to produce bumper crops of tomatoes without introducing any risk of disease for consumers. The study appears in the current issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication. http://www.physorg.com/news171126772.html Space & Earth Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:30:01 EST news171126772 Kudzu, the nuisance vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States, may sprout into a dietary supplement. Scientists in Alabama and Iowa are reporting the first evidence that root extracts from kudzu show promise as a dietary supplement for a high-risk condition - the metabolic syndrome - that affects almost 50 million people in the United States alone. Their study appears in the current issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news170502897.html Chemistry Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:03 EST news170502897 Researchers have established the conditions that foster formation of potentially dangerous levels of a toxic substance in the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) often fed to honey bees. Their study, which appears in the current issue of ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, could also help keep the substance out of soft drinks and dozens of other human foods that contain HFCS. The substance, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), forms mainly from heating fructose. http://www.physorg.com/news170502342.html Chemistry Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:06 EST news170502342 Life in the fruit bowl is no longer the pits, thanks to a University of Alberta researcher. http://www.physorg.com/news169392383.html Chemistry Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:27:29 EST news169392383 A new study reports what scientists term the first scientific evidence that freshly crushed garlic has more potent heart-healthy effects than dried garlic. Scheduled for the Aug. 12 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, it also challenges the widespread belief that most of garlic's benefits are due to its rich array of antioxidants. Instead, garlic's heart-healthy effects seem to result mainly from hydrogen sulfide, a chemical signaling substance that forms after garlic is cut or crushed and relaxes blood vessels when eaten. http://www.physorg.com/news168086006.html Chemistry Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:39:25 EST news168086006 Scientists in Nevada are reporting development of a new and environmentally friendly process for producing biodiesel fuel from "chicken feather meal," made from the 11 billion pounds of poultry industry waste that accumulate annually in the United States alone. Their study is scheduled for the July 22 issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news167478695.html Chemistry Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:00:07 EST news167478695 Feeling stressed? Then try savoring the scent of lemon, mango, lavender, or other fragrant plants. Scientists in Japan are reporting the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain fragrances alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that can reduce stress levels. Their study appears in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news167478449.html Chemistry Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:00:01 EST news167478449 Scientists are reporting for the first time that the use of weed killers in farmers' fields boosts the nutritional value of an important food a crop. Application of two common herbicides to several varieties of sweet corn significantly increased the amount of key nutrients termed carotenoids in the corn kernels, according to a study scheduled for publication in the July 22 issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication. http://www.physorg.com/news166268198.html Chemistry Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:37:13 EST news166268198 In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods -- intended to improve consumers` health -- researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic rice designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in animal studies. Their report is in the current issue of ACS` Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news165083485.html Chemistry Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:40:01 EST news165083485 Researchers in Japan are reporting new evidence that the ordinary vinegar -- a staple in oil-and-vinegar salad dressings, pickles, and other foods -- may live up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter. They are reporting new evidence that vinegar can help prevent accumulation of body fat and weight gain. Their study is scheduled for the July 8 issue of ACS` Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news164637520.html Chemistry Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:40:03 EST news164637520 In a surprise discovery that may help boxed wine shake off its image as a gauche alternative to bottles, scientists in Canada are reporting that multilayer aseptic cartons (a.k.a. ‘boxes`) may help reduce levels of substances that contribute odors to wine and can lower its quality. Their study, the first comprehensive comparison of packaging type to wine quality, is scheduled for the June 10 issue of ACS` Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news163350187.html Chemistry Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:03:45 EST news163350187 Researchers in Indiana are reporting an advance toward faster, more sensitive tests for detecting melamine, the substance that killed at least 6 children and sickened 300,000 children in China who drank milk and infant formula adulterated with the substance. The improved tests may ease global concerns about food safety, the researchers say. Their report is scheduled for the May 27 issue of ACS` Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news161450708.html Chemistry Wed, 13 May 2009 16:25:37 EST news161450708 Here's some sweet news for honey lovers: Researchers in France are reporting development of a simple test for distinguishing 100 percent natural honeys from adulterated or impure versions that they say are increasingly being foisted off on consumers. Their study appears in ACS` Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news160943241.html Chemistry Thu, 07 May 2009 19:27:41 EST news160943241 With equipment readily available to health officials and businesses, a Purdue University researcher has found a way to detect trace amounts of melamine in infant formula. http://www.physorg.com/news160326471.html Chemistry Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:09:11 EST news160326471 With the Jewish holiday of Passover beginning at sundown next Wednesday, April 8, a staple of the traditional dinner -- chicken soup with matzoh balls -- may take on medicinal importance based on findings published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news157894915.html Chemistry Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:42:27 EST news157894915 Almost 800 years after farmers in the village of Gouda in Holland first brought a creamy new cheese to market, scientists in Germany say they have cracked the secret of Gouda`s good taste. They have identified the key protein subunits, or peptides, responsible for the complex, long-lasting flavor of the popular cheese. That discovery could lead to development of more flavorful cheeses and other dairy products. Their study is in the current issue of ACS` Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news155405557.html Chemistry Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:13:30 EST news155405557 Scientists in Germany are reporting development of a new, more effective method to determine whether milk marketed as "organic" is genuine or just ordinary milk mislabeled to hoodwink consumers. Their report appears in the current edition of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news155189711.html Chemistry Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:37 EST news155189711 Researchers in Canada are reporting evidence that eggs - often frowned upon for their high cholesterol content - may reduce another heart disease risk factor - high blood pressure. http://www.physorg.com/news154359866.html Chemistry Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:45:12 EST news154359866 Six studies published in the past year by a Cornell researcher add to growing evidence that an apple a day -- as well as daily helpings of other fruits and vegetables -- can help keep the breast-cancer doctor away. http://www.physorg.com/news154096655.html Chemistry Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:38:04 EST news154096655 Scientists in Florida report that adding an edible mushroom-like fungus to grapefruit juice may help to reduce the serious side effects that can occur when people taking certain prescription drugs drink grapefruit juice. Their study is in the January 14 edition of the ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news152794985.html Chemistry Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:03:35 EST news152794985 Scientists in the United Kingdom are reporting new evidence that humans can make their own salicylic acid (SA) - the material formed when aspirin breaks down in the body. SA, which is responsible for aspirin's renowned effects in relieving pain and inflammation, may be the first in a new class of bioregulators, according to a study in the December 24, 2008 issue of ACS' biweekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. http://www.physorg.com/news151004405.html Chemistry Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:40:05 EST news151004405