New strategy for treating allergic disorders
...en used since time immemorial to convert milk into cheese and yoghurt. In the battle against chronic intestinal diseases, VIB researchers have been using L. lactis as a producer of a drug against gastroenteritis. The initial results of the clinical trials are promising. Now, the bacterium is also being us...Resistance genes in our food supply
...ery chain stores. With the exception of processed cheese and yogurt, antibiotic-resistance gene-carrying bacteria were found in many food samples examined., "Despite the fact that this study only screened for a limited number of resistance markers, it illustrated the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant c...Tropical plants go with the flow ... of nitrogen
... partythey may prefer pepperoni, but if only plain cheese is available, they'll still have a slice," said lead author and postdoctoral researcher Benjamin Houlton of the Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology. "This result gives a glimmer of hope that tropical ecosystems may have the capacity t...Creating new life forms that may help eradicate cancer affecting women
...a monocytogenes, a common bacterium found in milk, cheese and other dairy products. This microorganism apparently aids in fighting cancer by activating the body's own killer (cytotoxic T) cells to elicit a stronger than normal immune response to the presence of cancer cells. The vaccines "teach" the immune...Manual dishwashing study digs up dirt on dish cleanliness
...Code. They also found that certain foodsespecially cheese and milkcan be safe havens for bacteria when dried onto dishware. Lipstick, however, proved to be dangerous to bacteria. "After washing, there were lipstick stains still left on a few glasses, but it was the least hospitable substance for bacteria,...Fungal factories may save hemlock forests
...iny droplets of sweet wheya cheap waste product of cheese production, inoculated with the right concentratio... Costa, who gets his donated from a New York-based cheese company, and receives support for his research from the USDA and EPA and other funders. Whey is a ...Proposed FDA claim recognizes role of key nutrients in dairy in reducing osteoporosis risk
...reduce the risk of osteoporosis." Together, milk, cheese and yogurt provide excellent sources of calcium and vitamin D. In addition to calcium and vitamin D, the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis recognizes the role of many other nutrients in dairy foods, including magnesium, p...On the cutting edge: Carbon nanotube cutlery
...nife that, in theory, would work like a tight-wire cheese slicer. In a paper presented this month at the 2006 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition*, the research team announced a prototype nanoknife that could, in the future, become a tabletop tool of biology, allowing scientists to ...Scientists discover two-component lantibiotic with therapeutic potential
...strains of Lactococcus lactis, a bacterium used in cheese production. In March 2006, van der Donk's team reported, again in Science, the synthesis of the lantibiotic nisin. The most studied lantibiotic, nisin has been used as a food preservative for more than 40 years without the development of significant ...Discovery about evolution of fungi has implications for humans, says U of M researcher
...se, such as using yeast to make bread, beer, wine, cheese and a few antibiotics. "Understanding the relationships among fungi has many potential benefits for humans," McLaughlin said. "It provides tools to identify unknown species that may lead to new products for medicine and industry. It also helps us t...Genomic comparison of lactic acid bacteria published
...derstanding of the role of lactic acid bacteria in cheese ripening will result in production strategies that reduce ripening time and thereby save energy. Moreover, lactic acid bacteria are used for production of various commercial bioproducts such as dextran and antimicrobials. The availability of these ...Dairy is necessary, even for lactose-intolerant children
... Choose whole-grain crackers with swiss or cheddar cheese slices for a great snack. Combine plain yogurt with dry soup mix to make a tasty dip for freshly cut vegetables. Try a yogurt-bran breakfast parfait! Layer crumbled bran muffin, sliced fruit and yogurt in a clear bowl or cup for a balanced brea...A new clinical report from the AAP recommends dairy for children with lactose intolerance
...ivalent nutrient package to dairy foods like milk, cheese and yogurt," said Ann Marie Krautheim, registered dietitian and senior vice president of nutrition and health promotion at the National Dairy Council. "We hope this report will further educate parents on how to continue to include dairy in the diets ...Tufts researchers are keeping track of vitamin K: Research summary
...he highest levels of MK-4 include chicken, cheddar cheese and egg yolks," says Booth. "MK-4 is relatively high in brain tissue," Booth notes, "but its exact functions are not known. In the future, if we identify functions unique to MK-4, the presence of this form of the vitamin in meat and dairy foods may p...New groundbreaking findings in taste, smell and chemical irritation
...en when the taste of salt is weakened. Wine and cheese improve with age--Your sense of smell does not -- The ability to detect odors declines with age, leading to nutritional, safety, and quality of life deficits. To investigate the molecular basis of this sensory loss, a high-throughput technique was u...In stretching, pain doesn't equal gain; but if NO isn't producing, stretching won't help
... thing even as long as two weeks before your next cheese hunt or cat run. But if you're reading this for yourself, it's a bit more complicated. When most of us think of stretching, we're imagining at a minimum jogging, and probably something more like downhill skiing or sprints. But when University of Mic...Media alert: New study finds dairy is not associated with weight gain
... evidence that consuming 3 servings a day of milk, cheese and yogurt as part of a reduced-calorie weight loss plan may help adults achieve better results than just cutting calories with little or no dairy, according to Greg Miller, PhD, executive vice president, National Dairy Council. The current body of...Research into soy will continue but soy is not a solution for heart disease
...ealth when they displace foods such as hamburgers, cheese and other sources of saturated fat from the diet," says Lichtenstein. "Heart disease is a major problem using soy protein instead of animal protein is still a win." Lichtenstein is the director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at the Jean ...HIV prevention hope: Yogurt bugs that make antiviral drugs
... They help make fermented foods such as yogurt and cheese by turning carbohydrates into lactic acid. LAB are also known for their "promiscuity," or the ability to accept foreign DNA, then produce proteins called for in these new genetic recipes. So why not introduce cynovirin DNA into these bacterial protei...UC faculty members break new ground while treading gently on the Alaskan tundra
...by thousands of lakes -- the land looks like Swiss cheese or more so!" Scientists come up several weeks a year to study these lakes. Many social scientists are studying the people. What's unique about the UC project is that it is a team of both social scientists and physical scientists. "Ken is a pure phys...