Mutant worms live 60% longer on specific diet
The longevity of C. elegans increased 40-60% when NII researchers used a mutant that lacked the function of a particular gene
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Podcast: Isotope labelling to measure protein digestion
By using isotope-labelled proteins, researchers at St. John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru have developed a novel method to accurately measure the digestibility
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Bengaluru researchers’ novel method accurately measures protein digestion
By using isotope-labelled proteins, researchers at St. John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru have developed a novel method to accurately measure the digestibility
Read MoreIIT Madras’ novel technique helps detect paraffin oil contamination in coconut oil
IIT Madras researchers have used a novel approach to analyse various saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons directly from solutions. Using the
Read MoreIIT Hyderabad’s novel composite keeps tomatoes fresh for 30 days
IIT Hyderabad researchers have developed a novel composite using bacterial cellulose impregnated with silver nanoparticles. The food packaging material has
Read MoreMumbai: Chicken, ready-to-eat moong beans laden with drug-resistant bacteria
There is greater risk when antibiotic-resistant bacteria are found in mung sprouts, as they are consumed raw, says Onkar Naik
Read MorePreterm babies don’t gain growth by early initiation of complementary food
Babies born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation) have a higher energy requirement than babies born full term and
Read MoreIISc develops a handheld device to detect melamine in milk
Detecting melamine in milk has become extremely easy, quick and inexpensive thanks to a handheld melamine detector developed by researchers
Read MoreRepeated use of oil leads to increased trans fat content
Beginning next month, manufacturers in India of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) will be required to reduce the trans fat
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Kerala using fat tax to change food consumption behaviour
Kerala’s 2016 decision to slap a 14.5% tax on certain calorie-rich food items such as pizzas, doughnuts and pasta sold in branded restaurants may seem like a step in the right direction
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Is Kerala’s fat tax a mere topping than a health initiative?
In a bold step that might have a positive impact on public health, Kerala has become the first State in the country to introduce a 14.5 per cent tax on burgers, pizzas, donuts, sandwiches and pasta sold through branded restaurants
Read MoreBread makers in India to stop using potassium bromate and potassium iodate additives
The All India Bread Manufacturers’ Association on Thursday (May 26) said it had decided to voluntarily stop using potassium bromate
Read MoreEditorial: On detecting and delaying diabetes
Between 1980 and 2014, the age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes in India more than doubled among men (from 3.7 to 9.1
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