Summary: Probiotics have recently attracted increasing interest for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers tested the ability of probiotics to contrast oxidative stress and inflammation induced by sleep loss. Findings…
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Disrupted Rhythms of Rest and Wakefulness Contribute to Worse Symptoms in Schizophrenia Patients
Summary: Those with schizophrenia who had more erratic sleep patterns, excessively rigid daily routines, and dysregulated patterns between sleep and wake transition had worse symptoms associated with schizophrenia and poorer…
Indirect control of decomposition by an invertebrate predator – Functional Ecologists
In this new post, Alice Walker, a new ecological researcher at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK, discusses her paper: Indirect control of decomposition by an invertebrate…
Viewpoint: GMO crops are key to sustainable farming—why are some scientists afraid to talk about them?
Molecular genetic engineering has spawned a strange new allergy. No, not the kind of allergy that causes hives or wheezing; rather, an aversion to mentioning the role of genetic engineering in…
Plant‑Based Protein Manufacturing Summit spotlights growing appetite for animal and dairy-free alternatives
14 Apr 2023 — The Plant‑Based Protein Manufacturing Summit in Amsterdam (April 12-13) highlighted that plant-based continues in an upwards trajectory, with companies needing to produce more to satiate consumer…
Study Casts Doubt on Causal Link Between Cognitive Ability and Obesity
Summary: The associations between cognitive ability and body mass index (BMI) may largely reflect confounding by other factors related to family background. The study suggests that previous findings on the…
Personalized Immunotherapy to Fight Deadly Brain Tumors
Summary: Researchers are testing a new personalized immunotherapy approach that is designed to work similarly to a vaccine by training the immune system to fight glioblastoma brain cancer. Source: University…
Lack of funds forces Philippi vegetable soup kitchen to cut down on meals
Rickey Muller is a volunteer at the Food for Life South Africa’s Western Cape branch. The organisation prepares large pots of plant-based meals for dozens of soup kitchens across the…
FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding manufacturers of plant-based proteins to be aware of the legal requirements of such products. The reminder is a pre-emptive strike for developers and…
Some People May Be Attracted to Others Over Minimal Similarities
Summary: Participants who scored high on self-essentialism, believing that attributes are driven by an “essence,” were more likely to be attracted to individuals who shared their views, the study found.…
