A new study suggests that following a vegan or vegetarian diet may influence the selenium levels in breast milk – but not in the way that might be predicted. While plant-based diets continue to grow...
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Researchers develop an efficient, sensitive method to measure the levels of key oligosaccharides in human milk – helping to facilitate future research...
Recent advances in lipidomics – the comprehensive analysis of the lipids in tissues and body fluids – offer exciting new opportunities to explore the...
Scientists examine the effects of drying methods and harvest season on the piperine, essential oil and multi-elemental composition of black pepper...
The intensive pig farming industry is one of the largest consumers of antibiotics globally, and the easiest and fastest way to administer these drugs...
Researchers detect long-lived biodegradable plastic residues – or microplastics - in agricultural fertilisers produced by industrial biowaste...
Using pesticides to protect crop yields is a common agricultural practice. However, these chemicals contain active substances that can pose risks for...
A new study suggests bacteriocins could offer an effective alternative to chemicals currently used in commercial teat dips to help protect dairy cows...
The number of countries suffering from shortages of fresh drinking water has risen significantly in recent years due to rapid population growth...