News tagged with protein content
Finding new forages for rangeland cattle
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cattle that graze on rangelands in the western United States may soon have a new forage option, thanks to work by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist.
Jan 25, 2012 |
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Toxin found in Chinese milk
China has discovered excessive levels of a cancer-causing toxin in milk produced by one of the nation's leading dairy companies, the firm said, in the latest in a series of food safety alarms.
Dec 26, 2011 |
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Scientists merge spider silk, human muscle to design a novel, self-assembling peptide
(Medical Xpress) -- Because of its high water content and polymer network, peptide hydrogel is a promising material for protein storage and transfer without significant loss of their biological activity. These hydrogels have ...
Dec 02, 2011 |
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China govt under fire over new food bacteria rule
China's state-run media and web users criticised the government Friday after it ruled that small amounts of a potentially lethal bacterium were permissible in frozen food.
Nov 25, 2011 |
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Researchers crack pigeonpea genome
Once referred to as an "orphan crop" mainly grown by poor farmers, pigeonpea is now set to join the world's league of major food crops with the completion of its genome sequence.
Nov 06, 2011 |
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Research team clarifies mechanics of first new cell cycle to be described in more than 20 years
An international team of researchers led by investigators in the U.S. and Germany has shed light on the inner workings of the endocycle, a common cell cycle that fuels growth in plants, animals and some human tissues and ...
Oct 30, 2011 |
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Testing protein leverage in lean humans: a randomised controlled experimental study
Proper protein intake crucial for moderating energy intake, keeping obesity at bay.
Oct 12, 2011 |
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Early nutrition has a long-term metabolic impact
Nutrition during the first days or weeks of life may have long-term consequences on health, potentially via a phenomenon known as the metabolic programming effect, according to a study to be presented Monday, May 2, at the ...
May 02, 2011 |
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Sustaining the biodiversity of the western Great Plains
Fire, cattle and even prairie dogs all could play a role in sustaining the biodiversity of the western Great Plains, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researcher.
Mar 02, 2011 |
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Black-eyed pea holds tasty promise for Africa
The black-eyed pea, one of the world's oldest cultivated vegetables, is also one of the most promising as a nutritious food product, according to researchers who gathered in Senegal on Monday.
Sep 27, 2010 |
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Co-products and cornstalk residue can cut cow feed costs by a dollar a day
University of Illinois researchers recently discovered that feeding co-products and cornstalk residue in the winter can save cow-calf producers up to $1 per day per cow as compared to feeding hay.
Aug 26, 2010 |
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Garden birds shun organic
The nutritional benefits of organic food have been called into question by new research which shows wild garden birds prefer conventional seed to that which has been organically- grown.
May 18, 2010 |
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It looks, feels and tastes like chicken, but it's made of soy
Sure, some delicacies might taste just like chicken, but they usually feel and look much different. Soy meat alternatives, such as the soy burger, have become more popular recently, with increased sales of ...
Feb 04, 2010 |
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Research leads to new technology to protect human health
Larry Wackett and Michael Sadowsky, members of the University of Minnesota's BioTechnology Institute, developed an enzyme that is used in Bioo Scientific's new MaxDiscovery™ Melamine Test kit, which simplifies the detection ...
Jul 21, 2009 |
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New crops needed for new climate
Plants grown under high CO2 and drought conditions show an increase in toxic compounds, a decrease in protein content and a decrease in yield. Dr. Ros Gleadow will present her findings at the Society for Experimental Biology ...
Jun 29, 2009 |
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