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An analysis of the effects GM crops have on agriculture

Genetic modification (GM) of crops refers to the insertion of a DNA sequence (transgene) into a plant’s genome to confer new characteristics.

8 Feb 2020

Risk assessments of mushroom consumption should factor in cooking and digestion

Mushrooms are a protein- and mineral-rich food source, but they can also accumulate high levels of toxic metals and metalloids.

7 Feb 2020

Genetic variation in taste receptors could help inform food production

Taste is a key factor in determining which food and drink items consumers buy.

7 Feb 2020

“Cellular agriculture” could address sustainability challenges in the manufacture of foods

Conventional agricultural food production methods currently seem unlikely to be able to provide for the food requirements of the world’s increasing population.

6 Feb 2020

Biospeckle laser analysis as a non-destructive tool for safety and quality assurance of agricultural products

Agricultural food products such as meat, fruit, and vegetables can quickly perish due to a range of factors that cause their deterioration.

6 Feb 2020

Leaf litter converted to biochar could reduce N20 emissions from vegetable fields

A study suggests that converting autumn leaf litter into biochar and adding it to vegetable fields may reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.

5 Feb 2020

Artificial Intelligence could help the agriculture industry meet increasing food demands

It is predicted to in the year 2050, demands for water, food, energy and the threats surrounding climate change will present a host of supply challenges.

5 Feb 2020

Study establishes instrumental probes for quality control of French fries

French fries are an extremely popular food item in the USA and their texture has been identified as one of the main quality determinants.

4 Feb 2020

Study reveals significant neighborhood preferences of tumor cells in Hodgkin lymphoma

Scientists have discovered significant differences in the neighborhood preferences of Hodgkin lymphoma tumor cells compared with inflamed lymph nodes.

4 Feb 2020

Potential biomarker for lung cancer prognosis revealed

A recent study has revealed that the expression of long noncoding RNA LINC00426 is related to prognosis for non‐small cell lung cancer.

3 Feb 2020

Circular RNA profiles could serve as a biomarker of ovarian cancer

A team has revealed the existence of viable biomarkers of ovarian cancer by investigating the profiles of circular RNA expression.