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09/19/2018
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By Zoey Sky
First quantitative evidence PROVES the role of seagrass meadows in supporting world fisheries productivity
Seagrasses are marine plants that make up huge meadows in shallow seas on all continents, except Antarctica. These aquatic plants may help boost the productivity of the world’s fisheries, suggests new research published in Conservation Letters. The study, “Seagrass meadows support global fisheries production,” was a collaboration between Dr. Leanne Cullen-Unsworth of Cardiff University and Dr. Lina Mtwana Nordlund of Stockholm University. It looked at […]
09/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Goji berry extract found to be an effective treatment for two deadly tropical diseases
Goji berries, which are full of nutrients, are a popular remedy. According to a study, the brightly colored berries could also be used to treat two fatal tropical diseases. The research was published in the European Journal of Medical Chemistry. Can goji berries fight the parasites that cause fascioliasis and schistosomiasis? The research centered around a […]
09/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Malaria-infected children give off a distinctive smell that makes them even MORE attractive to mosquitoes
According to a study, malaria-infected children emit a unique smell through their skin and it makes them “even more attractive to mosquitoes.” The study was published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and it involved researchers from Cardiff University, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Wageningen University. The study is the first of its kind to determine […]
09/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Surfers at higher risk of having antibiotic-resistant E. coli in their digestive tract from swallowing contaminated seawater
According to a new study, dangerous superbug E. coli is spreading among surfers and bodyboarders. Data from the report has revealed that since regular surfers often ingest contaminated seawater, they are more vulnerable than swimmers. The former can swallow as much as 10 times more seawater compared to the latter. Researchers share that surfers and bodyboarders are “three […]
09/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Animal science: Horses remember people’s emotional expressions to identify a potential threat
Like cats and dogs, horses are some of the most socially intelligent animals. According to a study, horses can even interpret human facial expressions to identify potential threats. The study, which was published in the journal Current Biology and spearheaded by researchers from the University of Sussex and the University of Portsmouth, showed that “horses can read and then […]
09/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Another white flour alternative: Plantain peel flour has high levels of dietary fiber
Plantains, or “cooking bananas,” are often used to create different dishes. But according to research published in CyTA – Journal of Food, flour made from plantain peel can be used as a healthier substitute for white flour. Unripe plantain pulp is rich in dietary fiber (DF), polyphenols, and resistant starch (RS). Producing unripe plantain flour to starch isolation […]
09/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Ease inflammation with dwarf lilyturf
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine reported that Ophiopogon japonicas (dwarf lilyturf) can be potentially used to create therapeutic medicine for inflammatory health conditions. According to the authors, the plant, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to cure inflammation and chronic diseases, can be examined to determine if it has anti-inflammatory properties. For thousands […]
09/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers study ways to make more nutritious maize snacks
A study published in Food Science and Technology reported that adding Amaranthus cruentus (amaranth) to Zea mays (maize/corn) can help boost the nutritional content of the latter. The researchers involved in the study, who are from various schools and universities in Africa, set out to determine if adding A. cruentus leaf powder can indeed boost the nutritional profile of maize-based snacks presented […]
09/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New environmentally friendly sunscreen could soon be made from seaweed
It looks like environmentally conscious people may soon have access to a greener kind of sunscreen. Researchers from King’s College London (KCL) have revealed that they are working on an environmentally friendly sunscreen that incorporates a compound found in seaweed. The sunscreen, which won’t be harmful to marine ecosystems, can protect human skin from the harsh rays of […]
09/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Vegetables are essential for food and nutrition security
A study published in Global Food Security reported that vegetables have untapped not just nutritional, but also economic benefits. According to the authors, with proper research and development, vegetables can be crucial to securing worldwide food security. Vegetables are an affordable source of vitamins and minerals necessary for overall health, but their economic and nutritional power have yet […]
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