Cannabis-affected worms exhibit food preferences similar to high humans

Researchers got tiny worms high on cannabis to see how it affected their food preferences and found striking similarities between them and us. The discovery could lead to the development of targeted drug therapies.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Sci… Continue reading Cannabis-affected worms exhibit food preferences similar to high humans

Dual vaccine protects against two common food poisoning viruses

If you’ve ever eaten something questionable and then paid for it from both ends for a few days, chances are you’ve had a norovirus. But this common pathogen is surprisingly tricky to treat or prevent. Now, scientists have made progress on a vaccine by … Continue reading Dual vaccine protects against two common food poisoning viruses

Engineers 3D print record-breaking 7-ingredient cooked cheesecake

We might soon replace our stovetops, ovens, and microwaves with 3D printers after mechanical engineers from Columbia University successfully created a cooked slice of cheesecake made from a record-breaking seven ingredients.Continue ReadingCategory: 3D… Continue reading Engineers 3D print record-breaking 7-ingredient cooked cheesecake

Simple and effective mercury sensor taps into the power of tapping

Mercury can definitely be harmful in large amounts, and detecting its presence in foods or liquids typically requires lab-based tests. A new nanosensor, however, can quickly detect even tiny concentrations of the heavy metal onsite, simply by tapping o… Continue reading Simple and effective mercury sensor taps into the power of tapping

Researchers call for health warning labels on ultra-processed foods

A study looking at the health records of nearly 200,000 people in the United Kingdom has found a link between cancer and the consumption of ultra-processed foods. The researchers call for health warnings to be added to these foods but other experts sug… Continue reading Researchers call for health warning labels on ultra-processed foods

Study shows that milk’s flavor may be affected by packaging material

When it comes to the different types of milk containers, you might think that the only reasons to choose one over the other would be factors like convenience. Recent research, however, suggests that container material type can actually affect milk’s fl… Continue reading Study shows that milk’s flavor may be affected by packaging material

For weight loss, how much you eat is more important than when you eat

A new study led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has followed the meal-time habits of more than 500 people for six years finding weight change is most affected by the size and frequency of meals rather than the interv… Continue reading For weight loss, how much you eat is more important than when you eat

Rubber tires in our lettuce? New study says it’s possible

Most people are well acquainted with the idea of farm-to-table dining. But what about highway-to-table cuisine? A new study out of the University of Vienna (UV) shows that lettuce readily takes up particles produced from rubber car tires as they roll a… Continue reading Rubber tires in our lettuce? New study says it’s possible

Menu labels nudge diners toward planet-friendly choices

As the new year approaches, people everywhere start thinking about how to make better choices for their diet and the planet. This includes a team of multi-institutional researchers, who tested a simple but effective way to influence the choices people … Continue reading Menu labels nudge diners toward planet-friendly choices