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Insects make spicy chili
Biology

Insects make spicy chili

If you are a fan of habañero salsa or excellent Thai food, you owe a lot to bugs, whether they are flightless or species that can only be observed through a microscope.…

December 17, 2018
The noodles are 'full long'
Biology

The noodles are 'full long'

North Korean scientists say they have produced a kind of noodle that helps long-term eaters feel hungry.

December 17, 2018
He admits biofuels are bad
Biology

He admits biofuels are bad

Yesterday, Britain became the first Western country to declare it would limit biofuel production for reasons that could increase food prices and deforestation.

December 17, 2018
Bacteria are good for controlling germs
Biology

Bacteria are good for controlling germs

The US Department of Agriculture (ARS) has invented a new way to treat food safety that can increase the effectiveness of traditional food safety methods.

December 17, 2018
The bee's dance breaks the cultural barrier
Biology

The bee's dance breaks the cultural barrier

An international team of researchers has demonstrated for the first time that Asian and European honey bees can learn to understand each other's dance language despite e…

December 17, 2018
Sweet sorghum Fantastic!
Biology

Sweet sorghum Fantastic!

Sweet like sugarcane, which looks like corn, is extremely easy to grow, not only can it be used for human food, animal feed, but also as a raw material for biofuel prepa…

December 17, 2018
Genetic differences are related to sweetness
Biology

Genetic differences are related to sweetness

A new study in Physiological Genomics found that people with specific genetic differences will consume more sugary foods. The study provides the first evidence of the ro…

December 17, 2018
The house fly - voracious, dirty
Biology

The house fly - voracious, dirty

The presence of flies is a sign of unsanitary living and living conditions, as it carries many contaminants and pathogens. Since the 16th century, people have thought fl…

December 17, 2018
the fight against poison in corn
Biology

the fight against poison in corn

Increasing the use of corn for food and fuel production is raising a concern about pollution related to aflatoxin deadly toxins in this staple grain. Pollutant is a type…

December 17, 2018
Biotechnology in Japan
Biology

Biotechnology in Japan

Japan views biotechnology as a very important industry, old biotechnology industries such as fermentation, enzyme production, product additives and fermented foods play…

December 17, 2018