Archives for November 29, 2004

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Genetic maps of crops get closer

Understanding the genetic make-up of rice will help scientists to map the genomes of corn and sorghum crops, say US researchers, at at time when scientists are keen to promote the gluten-free benefits of sorghum in food formulations.

Japanese cooking oil helps cut cholesterol

A novel cooking oil further lowers cholesterol in people on cholesterol-lowering medication and could offer a safer alternative to increasing drug dosages, suggests new research.

Chylomicrons fill knowledge gap

The knowledge gap between why people with low 'bad' cholesterol levels are still susceptible to heart attacks could be near to closing with breakthrough research from a nutritional food scientist suggesting that the little known chylomicrons and their...

Food shopping becomes healthier

Americans are becoming healthier shoppers, according to a report published last week by the Food Marketing Institute.