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May 3 | News
A
new Agriculture Department program will begin tracing the source of
potentially contaminated ground beef as soon as there is an initial
positive test. Current procedures require USDA officials to wait until
additional testing confirms E. coli before starting
their investigation. Under the new process, the source could be traced
24 to 48 hours sooner.
May 1 | News
Every year, U.S. supermarkets lose roughly 10% of their fruits and vegetables to spoilage, according to the Department of Agriculture. To help combat those losses, Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemistry professor Timothy Swager and his students have built a new sensor that could help grocers and food distributors better monitor their produce.
Apr 23 | News
In
a study from Stanford University and Purdue University, researchers
have shown for the first time that climate change may force the U.S.
corn belt to move north in the next 10 years, escaping devastating heat
waves. In turn, this will bring substantial price swings to the corn
market, adversely affecting industries like food and biofuels.
Apr 22 | News
The
U.S. government has issued its initial draft guidelines on the use of
nanotechnology, particularly nanoparticles, in food and cosmetic
products. These recommendations, intended to help guarantee consumer
safety within these two industries, do not extend to the other products
that fall under Food and Drug Administration oversights, such as drugs
and medical devices.
Apr 11 | News
Antibiotics
are mixed with animal feed to help livestock, pigs and chickens put on
weight and stay healthy in crowded barns. Scientists have warned that
this routine use leads to the growth of antibiotic-resistant germs that
can be passed to humans. Now the Food and Drug Administration is
weighing in on the matter, calling on drug companies to help limit the
use antibiotics.
Apr 5 | News
A compound found in red wine, grapes, and other fruits, and similar in
structure to resveratrol, is able to block cellular processes that allow
fat
cells to develop, opening a door to a potential method to control
obesity,
according to a Purdue University study.
Apr 4 | News
According
to recent first-of-its-kind research results, a dose of carbon
nanotubes can more than double the growth rate of plant cell cultures.
Previous work at the University of Arkansas showed that multi-walled
carbon nanotubes can penetrate the thick coatings of seeds. It turns out
they can also stimulate germination and growth in plant cell cultures.
Mar 29 | News
While stimulants may improve unengaged workers' performance, a new
University of British Columbia study suggests that for
others, caffeine and amphetamines can have the opposite effect, causing
workers
with higher motivation levels to slack off.
Mar 19 | News
Agilent Technologies Inc.
announced that it has entered into a Cooperative Research and
Development
Agreement with the United States Food and Drug Administration to develop
new
tools to detect and analyze pathogens in food.
Mar 10 | News
After
touring the Rolls-Royce Crosspointe jet engine disc manufacturing
facility in Prince George, Va., on March 9, President Obama announced
his intention to build a network of up to 15 manufacturing innovation
institutes to serve as regional hubs of manufacturing excellence. The
move is intended to make U.S. manufacturers more competitive and
encourage investment.
