Plant's PICKLE gene may hold clue to cancer
...d adult. These plants produce storage proteins and oils just like seeds do, but store them in their roots. This creates the pickle-like root swellings that first caught Ogas's attention. Now that the PICKLE gene has led Ogas to the switch, he's continuing to research the genetics behind it and to dev...Americans still consume one-third of calories from low-nutrient 'tip of the pyramid'
... foods (EDNP's), which are generally rich in fats, oils and sugars, occupy the very small "tip" of the Food Pyramid used to illustrate America's recommended dietary guidelines. Recent research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that Americans continue to consume the same ...¡Ciao! down: Mediterranean diet after a heart attack adds years to life
...in the study who had the most butter and vegetable oils in their diet had a risk of death almost triple that of people who ate more fresh fruits and vegetables and used olive oil. Though relatively high in fat, the Mediterranean diet is considered healthy because it is rich in potentially protective nutr...... Trans-fatty acids are formed when liquid oils are converted into a semi-solid fat, which is more convenient to spread. Ten years of research has proven that trans-fatty acids raise LDL cholesterol levels. This research, she said, has pushed some consumers to choose butter over margarine. ...Nuts cut coronary heart disease risk
...ver, you can't simply add nuts, nut butters or nut oils to your usual diet without making some adjustments," Kris-Etherton says. "You have to replace some of the calories you usually consume with nuts and substitute the unsaturated fat in nuts for some of the saturated fat in your diet." The study was ...Trans fatty acid consumption may increase risk for type 2 diabetes
...nsaturated fats were mainly derived from vegetable oils used in salad dressing. The authors estimate that ...aution that the processing technology for fats and oils in foods changed during the time frame of the study, and could affect the estimations of the amount ...Scientists push enzyme evolution into high gear
...rk, examples could include medicinal compounds and oils that may be useful as raw materials for industrial processes. Shanklin suggests that the reason for such poor production in nature is that the enzymes responsible are newly evolved. "That may seem strange, because many people associate evolution wit...Burning now an option to clean up ocean oil spills previously thought incombustible
...nn State researchers found that he could correlate oils and emulsions with the same density with the radiant heat needed to facilitate their ignition. He says, "Using density measurements of a specific spill will make it easier for people who are managing the clean up to decide what to do. Rather than ...Polyunsaturated fats implicated in rise in asthma in pre-school children
...foods regularly fried in polyunsaturated vegetable oils more than doubled the risk, accounting for up to 17 per cent of the cases studied. Three or more older siblings and breastfeeding during the first days or weeks of life conferred protection. Not breastfeeding could account for 16 per cent of the cas...Monsanto and researchers celebrate first anniversary of sharing rice genome sequence data
... boards goal of developing a soybean with improved oils and protein for U.S. producers, and to provide consumers with healthier soy products in the future. Last year Monsanto also donated a Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) genetic marker to the Better Bean Initiative to help further the Better Bean Initiative...Worlds largest scientific society convenes regional meeting October 10-13 in Lincoln, Neb.
...other food processors must determine if vegetable oils stored for long periods of time are rancid. The researcher has developed a new and faster infrared light method for determining the oxidation of vegetable oils. Unlike other methods, it does not generate hazardous waste. (Randy Wehling, University ......any a fleet and flotilla. Pitch, copper sheaths, oils and gums, pesticides, silicone, arsenic over the centuries all have been tried, and none have completely solved the problem. And no wonder the barnacle, for instance, is very good at what it does. This critter secretes a rapid underwater-curing ce...Researchers call herbs rich source of healthy antioxidants; oregano ranks highest
...t antioxidant teas. Others use concentrated herbal oils available in some health food stories. Most of us prefer a little dash and sprinkle of the familiar leafy or powdered versions to add flavor to our favorite meats and vegetables. In general, fresh herbs and spices are healthier and contain higher ant...Experts offer the skinny on search for healthy fat
...t we use have high levels of omega-6s. The cooking oils generally have high levels of omega-6, except canola and flaxseed oil," Watkins says. "So if you are concerned about the amount of fat in your diet, you shouldn't buy tuna fish packed in soybean oil, because the soybean oil would dilute the omega-3s ...New nutrition guidelines for diabetics promote emphasis on high-monounsaturated fat diet
...me margarines are formed when liquid, unsaturated oils are converted into a soft, semisolid fat by hydrogenation. Corn, sunflower, safflower and soybean oils are rich in polyunsaturated fats. In a landmark multicenter study in 1994, Dr. Garg found that a die...International rice genome project progressing ahead of schedule
... boards goal of developing a soybean with improved oils and protein for U.S. producers, and to provide consumers with healthier soy products in the future. Last year Monsanto also donated a Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) genetic marker to the Better Bean Initiative to help further the Better Bean Initiative...DuPont to launch soybeans into space
...e 80 percent of the edible consumption of fats and oils in the United States. In 2000, 54 percent of the worlds soybean trade originated from the United States with soybean and product exports totaling more than $6.6 billion. The worlds largest seed company, Pioneer, is the brand leader in soybeans with...Minneapolis researchers receive award for developing vegetable-based oils
...fic society for developing nontoxic, biodegradable oils made from renewable resources. They will receive o...t is greater than the sum of its parts." Vegetable oils possess excellent lubricative properties, but they gel and degrade at extreme high and low temperatu...Wyoming chemist receives award for improving asphalt manufacturing process
...erformance of asphalts made with mixtures of heavy oils and petroleum residues. Petroleum refiners can maximize the amount of distillate oil they recover by using the device to measure the amount of "coke" a destructive residue formed when the large, heavy hydrocarbons in oil are broken down into the sm...Chemical society convenes regional meeting in Spokane, Washington, June 20-22
...erformance of asphalts made with mixtures of heavy oils and petroleum residues. Geraldine L. Richmond of the University of Oregon in Eugene, will be presented the Women Chemists Committee Regional Award for contributions to diversity for her work encouraging women and minorities to study and pursue ...