Is Asia the future for phytochemical research?
The future of research into the ability of phytochemicals to treat modern disease lies in Asia because of restrictive laws and "cynicism", a UK based research company has said.
Archives for September 20, 2007
Most consumers still against cloning, reveals new survey
The majority of American consumers are still against the idea of eating products derived from cloned animals, although confidence levels shoot up if these products are deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FSA 'astonished' by slow industry action on additives
The UK's FSA has issued its harshest judgement on the food industry's use of artificial colour and preservatives yet, following the publication of the Southampton study at the beginning of the month, and is calling for action on labelling as well as...
Monsanto establishes standard for low-linolenic soy oil
A collaboration yesterday announced by biotech company Monsanto could result in the establishment of an analytical standard for heart-healthy soybean oil.
High GI diets may increase fatty liver risk - study
Consuming a diet with a high glycaemic index (GI) may increase the risk of fatty liver, a condition linked to liver failure, suggests a new study with mice.