Food and nutrition
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Cracking the recipe for perfect plant-based eggs
It involves finding just the right proteins. With new ingredients and processes, the next generation of substitutes will be not just more egg-like, but potentially more nutritious.
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The decision to eat may come down to these three neurons
The circuit that connects a hunger-signaling hormone to the jaw to stimulate chewing movements is surprisingly simple, Rockefeller University researchers have found.
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Beneficial gut microbe has surprising metabolic capabilities
WashU researchers’ mouse study of therapeutic food for malnourished children shows a new gut bacterial enzyme's wide-ranging functions.
![From lab to land: Crop modifications are fortifying our food supply against climate change](/getattachment/1967a6dc-e06d-4705-ab8b-56d260826079/gmo-corn-480x270px.jpg?lang=en-US&width=480&height=270&ext=.jpg)
From lab to land: Crop modifications are fortifying our food supply against climate change
Scientists explore genetic and biochemical innovations fueling future-proofing agriculture
![How antioxidant-enhanced ice cream is changing the game for frozen treats](/getattachment/b76671d5-b09d-44d6-a99e-bc0750c9874a/gmo-icecream-480x270px.jpg?lang=en-US&width=480&height=270&ext=.jpg)
How antioxidant-enhanced ice cream is changing the game for frozen treats
University of Wisconsin scientists create a sweet treat with more nutrients and better stability using tannins
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Bananapocalypse – the tricky genetics of a devastating fungus
Fusarium oxysporum can infect over 120 plant species. Whether it destroys Cavendish bananas as it did their predecessor depends on the agricultural industry and consumers.
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Modified pea proteins are shaping the future of meat alternatives
University of Minnesota scientists use enzymes to mimic beef texture in plant-based protein.
![What makes lager yeast special? Inside the genetics of beer](/getattachment/cc52ee72-416b-4638-becd-243d21b7267e/gmo-beer-480x270px.jpg?lang=en-US&width=480&height=270&ext=.jpg)
What makes lager yeast special? Inside the genetics of beer
University of Wisconsin scientists explore a microbe’s cold-tolerance for better brewing.
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Candy binges can overload your gut microbiome
While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.