Thursday, February 28, 2013

Dual-Use Research Policies Issued

Biosecurity: Research on avian flu viruses and other pathogens to receive higher level of scrutiny



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February 27, 2013 at 06:00AM When there are no words: Dogs travel to help kids heal

Amidst the paralyzing grief following the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting, a team of golden retrievers is on site to comfort, be present and listen.



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Multiblock Polymer Nanoparticles Attack Tumors

Drug Delivery: All-in-one nanocarriers evade the immune system, target tumors, and release drugs inside cancer cells



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February 22, 2013 at 02:25PM Biodiversity and Resilience of Agroecosystems

Scientific workshop organized by CIRAD and Bioversity International, to prepare for the Resilience 2014 conference to be held in Montpellier from 5 to 9 March 2014. Only the morning of 7 March is open to the public.






via CIRAD - Agenda / Events http://www.cirad.fr/news/events/2013/biodiversity-and-resilience-of-agroecosystems

February 08, 2013 at 03:53PM 10th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 10)

With the participation of CIRAD.






via CIRAD - Agenda / Events http://www.cirad.fr/news/events/2013/10th-international-symposium-on-tilapia-in-aquaculture-ista-10

February 22, 2013 at 04:10PM Under-used fruits in Africa

This special issue of the journal Fruits is devoted to Africa, a continent particularly hard-hit by malnutrition, for which under-sed species are a particular challenge. It includes fifteen recent articles already published in the journal, and is the second issue devoted to agro-biodiversity and under-used species. The fifteen articles in the issue cover different aspects of the research being done in Africa on under-used fruit tree species.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/ca-vient-de-sortir/journal-fruits-2013-special-issue-under-used-fruits-in-africa

February 18, 2013 at 09:07AM The Pl@ntNet platforms unveils its new application

How about identifying plants directly in the field and sharing your observations in real time via a simple, intuitive tool? This is what is offered by the new Pl@ntNet smartphone application tion mobile. In a world first, there will be presentation at 4 pm on Monday 25 February, on the CIRAD stand - Hall 4, Aisle C, Stand 100 - at the Paris International Agricultural Show.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/press-releases/2013/pl-ntnet-platform

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

February 28, 2013 at 12:50AM Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces Recall of Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs due to Possible Contamination and Possible Health Risk

Zachary Confections, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of certain production lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm341576.htm

February 27, 2013 at 06:00AM Dog treat manufacturer bends to will of FDA after Salmonella findings

Kasel Associated Industries’ refusal to issue recall slams into agency’s new muscle.



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February 27, 2013 at 06:00AM When there are no words

Amidst the paralyzing grief following the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting, a team of golden retrievers is on site to comfort, be present and listen.



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Carbon Nanotube-Coated Filters Foil Bacteria

Water Treatment: The materials hold a charge to thwart microbial slime from clogging reverse osmosis filters



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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

February 27, 2013 at 04:00AM FDA MedWatch Safety Alerts: January 2013

FDA warns about metal-on-metal hip implants, sleep drugs that reduce morning alertness, a motion sickness drug packaged as an iron supplement, and more.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm340655.htm

February 27, 2013 at 03:16AM Domega NY International Co., Ltd Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Green Day Brand White Melon Seeds

Domega NY International Co., Ltd. at 47-57 Bridgewater Street Brooklyn New York 11222 is recalling GREEN DAY BRAND WHITE MELON SEEDS because they contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm341348.htm

February 27, 2013 at 01:07AM Lion Pavilion Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grassplot Ginger Slices

LION PAVILION LTD. of 56-15 58th Street Maspeth, NY 11378 is recalling Grassplot Ginger Slices because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm341338.htm

Monday, February 25, 2013

February 25, 2013 at 06:00AM Hy-Vee recalls house-brand dog food and treats

Above normal levels of aflatoxin prompt recall.



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February 25, 2013 at 08:58PM FDA Approves Drug to Assist with Cattle Breeding Regimens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of GONAbreed (gonadorelin acetate) to be used with another drug (cloprostenol) for use in timed breeding regimens in cattle.



via What's New: Animal & Veterinary http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm341010.htm

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Diagnosing Cancer By Analyzing Glycans

GC/MS technique uses 'glycan nodes' as pointers to disease-related glycosyltransferases



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Curbing Inflammation With Aspirin And Omega-3s

Aspirin activates production of resolvins, anti-inflammatory agents built from omega-3 fatty acids



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Heparin Mimic Shields Protein Therapeutic

When conjugated to a protein that shows promise for tissue regeneration, a charged polymer protects the protein against heat, acidic conditions



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Repellent Elicits Olfactory Fatigue

Prior exposure to repellent leads to weakened mosquito response upon subsequent exposure



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Nanoscale Tool For Treating Alcohol Intoxication

By corralling enzymes that work in tandem, scientists have come up with a way to reduce blood-alcohol levels in intoxicated mice



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Diagnosing Cancer By Analyzing Glycans

GC/MS technique uses 'glycan nodes' as pointers to disease-related glycosyltransferases



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Saving Endangered Photographs

Scientists use the molecular makeup of million-dollar masterpieces and family snapshots to conserve and authenticate them



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Saturday, February 23, 2013

February 23, 2013 at 07:22PM Bruce Foods Corporation Expands Recall to Indiana of Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce Because of Possible Health Risk

Bruce Foods Corporation of New Iberia, LA is recalling mislabeled cans of 10 oz Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce with code GES 462449, Best Before Date: 12/3/2016 that could contain Green Enchilada Sauce instead of Red Enchilada Sauce. Only the Food Club Green Enchilada contains wheat and soy.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340892.htm

February 23, 2013 at 03:22PM Hy-Vee Issues VoluntaryRecall of Certain Dog Food Products

Hy-Vee, Inc. today issued a voluntary recall of certain bags of Hy-Vee dog food due to elevated levels of a chemical contaminant commonly found in corn. Routine random tests conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture indicated higher-than-normal levels of aflatoxin in some samples of Hy-Vee dog food produced at a Kansas City plant operated by Pro-Pet, LLC.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340891.htm

February 23, 2013 at 03:22PM Hy-Vee Issues VoluntaryRecall of Certain Dog Food Products

Hy-Vee, Inc. today issued a voluntary recall of certain bags of Hy-Vee dog food due to elevated levels of a chemical contaminant commonly found in corn. Routine random tests conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture indicated higher-than-normal levels of aflatoxin in some samples of Hy-Vee dog food produced at a Kansas City plant operated by Pro-Pet, LLC.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340891.htm

Friday, February 22, 2013

February 23, 2013 at 04:21AM Herbalife Issues Allergy Alert due to Undeclared Milk Allergen in Instant Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake Mix Packets

Herbalife International of America announced the voluntary recall of certain lots of its niche Instant Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake Mix packets because the label identifies the product as dairy-free, when it may in fact contain trace amounts of milk proteins. Individuals with severe allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing milk proteins.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340886.htm

February 23, 2013 at 12:06AM King Arthur Flour Voluntarily Recalls Flour

February 22, 2013 - Norwich, Vt. – King Arthur Flour has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of its bags of flour due to the possible presence of small (7-9 mm) blue polyurethane balls that are used in the sifting process. The balls have a smooth surface and no sharp edges and are made from food grade material.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340872.htm

February 22, 2013 at 04:46PM Bruce Foods Corporation Recall Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce Because of Possible Health Risk

Bruce Foods Corporation of New Iberia, LA is recalling mislabeled cans of 10 oz Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce with code GES 462449, Best Before Date: 12/3/2016 that could contain Green Enchilada Sauce instead of Red Enchilada Sauce. Only the Food Club Green Enchilada contains wheat and soy.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340723.htm

February 22, 2013 at 04:19PM Heartland Brands Voluntarily Recalls Two Varieties of Granola Cereals

Heartland® Brands is voluntarily recalling two varieties of its granola cereals in the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Israel and Trinidad, as a precaution due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh in an ingredient. The ingredient is a grain blend, and the problem was discovered and reported by the ingredient supplier, Dakota Specialty Milling.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340717.htm

February 22, 2013 at 04:10PM Les fruits sous-utilisés en Afrique

Ce numéro hors-série de la revue Fruits est consacré à l'Afrique, un continent particulièrement touché par la malnutrition, et pour lequel les espèces sous-utilisées constituent un défi particulier. Il regroupe quinze articles récents déjà publiés au sein de la revue et constitue le second fascicule dédié à l'agrobiodiversité et aux espèces sous-utilisées. Les quinze articles qui composent ce numéro hors-série abordent différents aspects de la recherche menée sur le continent africain en ce qui concerne les arbres fruitiers sous-utilisées.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/ca-vient-de-sortir/revue-fruits-hors-serie-2013-fruits-sous-utilises-en-afrique

Mercury In Fluorescent Bulbs Has A Unique Isotope Fingerprint

Environmental Analysis: Distinct isotope signal could help researchers track the toxic metal’s movement in the environment



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February 21, 2013 at 04:00PM CIRAD presents cultivated biodiversity at the Paris International Agricultural Show, from 23 February to 3 March

Come and see the CIRAD stand, on cultivated biodiversity, at the Paris International Agricultural Show. Conferences, tasting sessions, meetings, and so on... lots of researchers will be there to answer all your questions.

From 23 February to 3 March, Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre (Hall 4, Aisle C, Stand 100)..






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/evenements/cirad-at-sia-2013-let-s-cultivate-biodiversity

February 22, 2013 at 02:25PM Biodiversité et Résilience des Agroécosystèmes

Atelier scientifique, organisé par le Cirad et Bioversity International, en préparation à la conférence Resilience 2014 qui se tiendra à Montpellier du 5 au 9 mars 2014. Seule la matinée du 7 mars est publique.






via CIRAD - Agenda / Events http://www.cirad.fr/news/events/2013/biodiversite-et-resilience-des-agroecosystemes

February 20, 2013 at 11:19AM How the sweet potato genome tells the story of the first journeys to the Americas

The Europeans may not have been the first foreigners to set foot in the Americas. Several centuries before them, Polynesian ships apparently landed on the coast of Peru, and eventually sailed home with sweet potatoes, which are now found throughout the Pacific. This has been confirmed by a vast study by a team of scientists from the CNRS and CIRAD, published on 23 January in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/science/origins-of-sweet-potato-seen-through-its-genome

February 20, 2013 at 11:01AM The first African "Protected Geographic Indications"

The African Intellectual Property Organization (AIPO), the Agence française de développement (AFD), and the Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) are inviting the general public to discover three outstanding products on the CIRAD stand at the Paris International Agricultural Show at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre (Hall 4, Aisle C, Stand 100).






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/press-releases/2013/geographic-indications

Thursday, February 21, 2013

February 22, 2013 at 02:49AM The Honest Kitchen® Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots Of Verve®, Zeal®And Thrive® Products Due To Possible Health Risk

The Honest Kitchen today announced that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online after August 2012 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No other Honest Kitchen batches, production dates or products are affected.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340669.htm

February 22, 2013 at 03:33AM Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of belVita Breakfast Biscuit Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate Varieties in the U.S. and Puerto Rico

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a nationwide voluntary recall in the United States, including Puerto Rico, of the belVita Breakfast Biscuit product, Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate varieties, following notification from a third-party supplier, due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at their facility.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340676.htm

February 22, 2013 at 02:49AM The Honest Kitchen® Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots Of Verve®, Zeal®And Thrive® Products Due To Possible Health Risk

The Honest Kitchen today announced that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online after August 2012 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No other Honest Kitchen batches, production dates or products are affected.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340669.htm

February 22, 2013 at 01:31AM Goldcoast Salads Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Additional Products Due to Possible Health Risk

GoldCoast Salads, a Naples Florida firm, is voluntarily recalling Blue Crab Spread, Maine Lobster Spread, Lobster and Shrimp Spread, and Smoked Salmon Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria. The Blue Crab Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/14/13 B.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340644.htm

Neuraminidase Inhibitors May Work When Tamiflu Doesn't

Drug Discovery: Agents block flu by a covalent mechanism, which could help prevent virus from becoming resistant



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February 21, 2013 at 11:32PM Kasel Associates Industries Recalling Certain Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Kasel Associates Industries Inc. is recalling all pet treats it manufactured from April 20 through Sept. 19, 2012 due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Kasel has issued three previous recall notices for specific products manufactured during this time period.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340552.htm

February 21, 2013 at 10:30PM Kaytee Recalls Bird Treats and Greens Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley Flakes

February 19, 2013 - Kaytee Products is recalling several bird treats and greens items due to possible contamination of Salmonella from parsley flake ingredients supplied to Kaytee by Specialty Commodities, Inc., an outside supplier to Kaytee. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to-date.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340596.htm

February 22, 2013 at 12:51AM Undeclared Sulfites in Preserved Fruits

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers that Mandy Star Trading Inc. located at 351 Maujer Street in Brooklyn, NY, is recalling "Good Taste" brand preserved fruits due to the presence of undeclared sulfites.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340637.htm

February 21, 2013 at 11:32PM Kasel Associates Industries Recalling Certain Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Kasel Associates Industries Inc. is recalling all pet treats it manufactured from April 20 through Sept. 19, 2012 due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Kasel has issued three previous recall notices for specific products manufactured during this time period.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340552.htm

Russian Meteor Was A Chondrite

Astrochemistry: Russian scientists report first analysis of meteorites that landed near Lake Chebarkul



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February 21, 2013 at 10:30PM Kaytee Recalls Bird Treats and Greens Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley Flakes

February 19, 2013 - Kaytee Products is recalling several bird treats and greens items due to possible contamination of Salmonella from parsley flake ingredients supplied to Kaytee by Specialty Commodities, Inc., an outside supplier to Kaytee. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to-date.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340596.htm

Peptide Fools Immune System Into Allowing Nanoparticles To Stick Around

Drug Delivery: ‘Don’t eat me’ signal allows nanoparticles to evade detection



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February 21, 2013 at 03:00PM Generic Drugs: Same Medicine, Lower Cost

What are generic drugs and how does FDA ensure they are a safe and effective alternative to name brands? This story examines the standards generic drugs must meet to be approved for consumer use and explains why generic manufacturers can afford to market generic drugs at lower prices.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm340343.htm

February 21, 2013 at 04:00PM Retrouvez le Cirad au Salon international de l'agriculture du 23 février au 3 mars 2013

Venez visiter le stand du Cirad, consacré à la biodiversité cultivée, au Salon international de l’agriculture de Paris. Conférences, dégustations, rencontres... de nombreux chercheurs seront présents pour répondre à toutes vos questions.

Du 23 février au 3 mars 2013, Paris, Parc des expositions, Porte de Versailles – Hall 4, Allée C, n°100.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/evenements/le-cirad-au-sia-2013-cultivons-la-biodiversite

February 21, 2013 at 03:06PM Cultiver la biodiversité pour transformer l'agriculture

Comment la biodiversité végétale cultivée peut-elle contribuer à la transformation, et à « l’écologisation» de l’agriculture des pays du Sud ? Cet ouvrage collectif de synthèse du Cirad présente des avancées scientifiques multiples, issues de nombreux travaux de terrains dans les pays du Sud, dans tous les domaines qui touchent l’agriculture (agronomie, amélioration des plantes, protection des plantes, systèmes de cultures, innovation et appropriation du vivant, etc.), afin d’intensifier les processus écologiques dans les parcelles cultivées et à l’échelle des paysages ruraux. Ce livre est le premier d'une série d'ouvrages collectifs annuels sur les thématiques de recherche phare du Cirad.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/ca-vient-de-sortir/cultiver-la-biodiversite-pour-transformer-l-agriculture

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

February 08, 2013 at 06:00AM 5 Things to Know About Breast Implants

Researching breast implants can be overwhelming and confusing. FDA has online tools available to help women sort through the information and provides questions to consider before making the decision. FDA experts suggest five things women should know about breast implants.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm338144.htm

MIT Probe Finds Former Postdoc Falsified Images

Misconduct: Cell paper about imaging nerve connections retracted; new study addresses issues



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MIT Probe Finds Former Postdoc Falsified Images

Misconduct: Cell paper about imaging nerve connections retracted; new study addresses issues



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February 19, 2013 at 06:00AM WVC launches: New veterinary products rolled out

Veterinary industry representatives unveiled a number of new products and services for the profession during the 2013 WVC in Las Vegas.



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February 20, 2013 at 10:00PM Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk

Some children are at risk of serious side effects and death after taking codeine amounts within the typical dose range because of the way their bodies process the medication. Problems were reported in children who received codeine after their tonsils or adenoids were removed to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Learn the warning signs for caregivers.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm315497.htm

February 20, 2013 at 05:56PM Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS DENVER, COLORADO FACILITY FROM APRIL 20, 2012 THRU SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340337.htm

February 20, 2013 at 05:56PM Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS DENVER, COLORADO FACILITY FROM APRIL 20, 2012 THRU SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340337.htm

February 20, 2013 at 11:19AM Quand le génome de la patate douce raconte l’histoire des premiers voyages vers les Amériques

Les Européens ne seraient pas les premiers à avoir foulé le sol américain. Plusieurs siècles avant eux, des bateaux polynésiens auraient fait le voyage jusqu’aux côtes péruviennes et ramené avec eux le tubercule présent dans toute la zone Pacifique. C’est ce que confirme une vaste étude génétique menée par une équipe de scientifiques CNRS/Cirad et publiée le 23 janvier dans Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/science/origines-de-la-patate-douce-a-travers-son-genome

February 20, 2013 at 11:01AM Les premières « Indications Géographiques Protégées » d’Afrique

L'Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OAPI), l’Agence Française de Développement (AFD), et le Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad) invitent le grand public à découvrir trois produits d’exception sur le stand du Cirad au Salon International de l’Agriculture de Paris, Porte de Versailles (hall 4, allée C, 100).






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/press-releases/2013/indications-geographiques

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

February 19, 2013 at 06:00AM Message to WVC students: Exceed your boss's expectations

Marsha Heinke urges attendees to aspire professional value, not just success.



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February 20, 2013 at 02:15AM MKG Provisions is voluntarily recalling different brands of Atlantic Smoked Salmon due to possible health risk

MKG Provisions of Miami, FL is recalling Atlantic Smoked Salmon Batch# 911 and Batch# 1478-69441 that has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women and others with weakened immune system. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340248.htm

February 20, 2013 at 01:13AM MKG Provisions Voluntarily Recalls Atlantic Smoked Salmon Due to Possible Health Risk

MKG Provisions of Miami, FL is recalling Atlantic Smoked Salmon Batch# 1768 consisting of several brands of products listed below which have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340249.htm

February 19, 2013 at 06:00AM WVC keynote: How to work with four generations of pet owners

Veterinary hospitals need to prepare for 85 million Millennials coming of age.



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February 19, 2013 at 11:33PM Voluntary Precautionary Recall Of Arnold, Brownberry, Earthgrains, Farm, Harmons, L’oven Fresh, Stroehmann and Sara Lee Multi-grain Breads and Sara Lee Thin Style Buns

BBU, Inc., the parent of the Bimbo Bakeries companies, has initiated a voluntary recall due to possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill. This recall does not affect any products currently offered for sale in retail stores but the company, out of an abundance of caution, wants to alert consumers to check any affected products they may still have in their homes.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340245.htm

February 19, 2013 at 06:00AM Nature's Variety issues voluntary recall of pet food product

Batch of Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula possibly contaminated with plastic.



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February 19, 2013 at 03:51PM Qu’est-ce que l’agriculture écologiquement intensive ?

Selon Michel Griffon, une production agricole abondante est possible... tout en améliorant la qualité de l’environnement. Il présente, dans cet ouvrage, les différentes spécificités de l’agriculture écologiquement intensive, expose l’évolution du concept et précise les moyens d’amplifier l’usage des fonctionnalités écologiques pour l’agriculture et l’élevage. Il aborde les conditions d’une viabilité économique et sociale mondiale, considérée comme un facteur de succès de cette nouvelle forme d'agriculture. S’appuyant sur un panel très large d’expériences, cet ouvrage alimentera les débats des professionnels agricoles et de l'environnement afin que les agriculteurs deviennent eux-mêmes les véritables défenseurs la biosphère agricole.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/ca-vient-de-sortir/qu-est-ce-que-l-agriculture-ecologiquement-intensive

February 19, 2013 at 03:00PM Kids Have Problem With Medical Product?

): Childrens’ caregivers witness first-hand bad experiences with pediatric medical products or devices. FDA encourages consumers to report these experiences with drugs and device problems to the agency.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm339672.htm

February 19, 2013 at 03:30PM Biodiversité en environnement marin

Préserver la biodiversité marine, dégradée par de multiples pressions d’origine anthropique, nécessite de mieux la connaître dans toutes ses dimensions, du gène à l’écosystème. Sa préservation est désormais une priorité mondiale inscrite dans plusieurs conventions internationales et un objectif affirmé des politiques européennes et des stratégies nationales.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/ca-vient-de-sortir/biodiversite-en-environnement-marin

Monday, February 18, 2013

Finding Fake Antimalarial Drugs Without Breaking Open The Packaging

Forensics: Nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy could help people in the developing world spot fake drugs



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Finding Fake Antimalarial Drugs Without Breaking Open The Packaging

Forensics: Nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy could help people in the developing world spot fake drugs



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New Starting Point For Flu Drug Design

Structural Biology: Different flu antibodies interact with viral protein in similar way



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New Partners For Cholesterol

Proteomics: Probes can fish out cholesterol binding proteins



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Asthma Drug Slims Fat Mice

Kinase inhibitor reduces inflammation associated with type 2 diabetes, obesity



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Bacteria Respond To Lanthanides

Applications could include sequestration and remediation of environmental lanthanides



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X-ray Pulses Yield Protein And Metal Data

Femtosecond technique reveals structure and metal state of metalloproteins



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New Partners For Cholesterol

Proteomics: Probes can fish out cholesterol binding proteins



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Bacteria Respond To Lanthanides

Applications could include sequestration and remediation of environmental lanthanides



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X-ray Pulses Yield Protein And Metal Data

Femtosecond technique reveals structure and metal state of metalloproteins



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Teeth Reveal Origin Of European Farming

Asian farmers traveled to Europe and taught hunter-gatherers how to till the land, isotopic studies of teeth from 6th-century burial sites show



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Melamine Toxicity Clarified And New Test Developed

Researchers elucidate how milk adulterant causes injury and develop a sensitive assay for the compound in infant formula



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February 18, 2013 at 01:10PM Agreenium signe son premier accord-cadre avec l’Asie du Sud-Est

Agreenium, Etablissement public de coopération scientifique, signe le 25 février 2013 au Salon International de l’agriculture, un accord-cadre avec le Centre régional d’études et de recherche agricole pour l’Asie du Sud-Est (SEARCA), créé en 1966 par l’Organisation des Ministres de l’Education de onze pays d’Asie du Sud-Est (SEAMEO) .






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February 15, 2013 at 04:52PM Didier Babin: "CIRAD clearly has a role to play in the IPBES, the equivalent of the IPCC for biodiversity"

The Intergovernmental science policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) held its first plenary meeting in Bonn at the end of January. We look back at the history of the platform and its recent creation with Didier Babin, a CIRAD researcher who is currently Senior Programme Officer of the "Biodiversity for Development" programme at the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal.






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February 18, 2013 at 09:07AM Lundi 25 février au SIA et en avant-première : la nouvelle application smartphone de la plateforme Pl@ntNet

Identifier les plantes directement sur le terrain et partager en temps réel vos observations à travers un outil simple et intuitif ? C’est ce que propose la nouvelle application mobile Pl@ntNet. Une présentation en avant-première sera effectuée ce lundi 25 février à 16h00 sur le stand du Cirad – Hall 4 C 100, au Salon International de l’Agriculture de Paris.






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Friday, February 15, 2013

February 15, 2013 at 11:30PM Decoty Coffee Company Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy In Decoty Taco Seasoning

February 15, 2013 - DeCoty Coffee Company of San Angelo, Texas is recalling its 1.25lb and 5.75lb of DeCoty Taco Seasoning because it contains an undeclared ingredient, Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy run the risk of a life threatening or serious allergic reaction if they consume these items.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340084.htm

February 15, 2013 at 10:35PM The Muffin "Mam", Inc. Issues a Recall on Undeclared Whole Egg in The Muffin "Mam", Inc.™ 24oz Strawberry Créme Cake

The Muffin "Mam", Inc.™ headquartered in Simpsonville, SC, is recalling The Muffin "Mam", Inc.™ brand 24oz Strawberry Créme Cake as they contain undeclared Whole Eggs ingredient. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340045.htm

February 15, 2013 at 06:00AM Safeguard your practice against violence in the workplace

Clinic safety expert offers four layers of protection and how to deal with confrontation.



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February 15, 2013 at 06:00AM K-State?s Elmore honored with Iverson Bell Award

Elmore honored for promoting ethnic, gender and racial diversity in the veterinary profession.



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February 15, 2013 at 04:52PM Didier Babin : « Le Cirad a clairement un rôle à jouer dans l'IPBES, l'équivalent du GIEC, pour la biodiversité »

La plate-forme intergouvernementale science-politique pour la biodiversité et les services écosystémiques (IPBES) a tenu, fin janvier, sa première réunion plénière à Bonn. Retour sur l’historique de la plate-forme et sa récente création avec Didier Babin, chercheur au Cirad et actuellement administrateur principal du programme « Biodiversité pour le développement » au Secrétariat de la Convention des Nations unies sur la diversité biologique à Montréal.






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January 30, 2013 at 06:00AM Violent threats at Oklahoma veterinary clinic bring gun issues into the open

Veterinarian now evaluates hospital safety plans and state's open-carry gun law.



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January 23, 2013 at 06:00AM Say goodbye to dental

Why you and your team need to adopt a new term—COHAT—to encompass all the facets of regular dental care.



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October 27, 2008 at 02:31PM Pet Food

The FDA regulates that can of cat food, bag of dog food, or box of dog treats or snacks in your pantry. The FDA’s regulation of pet food is similar to that for other animal feeds. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires that pet foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/AnimalFoodFeeds/PetFood/ucm2006475.htm

Counting Cancer Cells Quickly

Medical Diagnostics: Researchers develop a microfluidic device that counts rare cancer cells in blood



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Counting Cancer Cells Quickly

Medical Diagnostics: Researchers develop a microfluidic device that counts rare cancer cells in blood



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Stacked RNA Base Analogs Could Be A Clue To Life’s Beginnings

Origin Of Life: Synthetic RNA bases defy expectations by self-assembling in water



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Report Calls For Track-And-Trace System For Drugs

Institute of Medicine says FDA needs authority to track pharmaceutical supply chains



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Thursday, February 14, 2013

February 15, 2013 at 02:42AM JS Pelmini OK Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk And Soy In Potato Dumplings And Potato And Mushroom Dumplings

JS Pelmini OK, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Potato Dumplings and Potato and Mushroom Dumplings, because they contain undeclared Milk and Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm339904.htm

February 15, 2013 at 12:29AM AMPI Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Pudding

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) of New Ulm, Minn., in cooperation with Gordon Food Service (GFS), is recalling pudding labeled as GFS Lemon Pudding but contains vanilla pudding. Milk is an ingredient in this vanilla pudding.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm339891.htm

Antianxiety Drug Alters Behavior Of Fish At Concentration Close To That Found In Nature

European perch become antisocial and feed at an accelerated rate when exposed to oxazepam



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February 14, 2013 at 06:00AM Auburn veterinary school names an alumnus and professor dean

Calvin Johnson plans to build on success of deans before him.



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Carbon Nanotubes Help Grow Beating Heart Tissue

Tissue Engineering: New nanotube-based scaffold mimics heart tissue’s electrical and mechanical properties



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February 14, 2013 at 05:29AM Domega NY International CO., LTD. Issues An Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Green Day Brand Dried Coconut

Domega NY International Co., Ltd. is recalling GREEN DAY BRAND DRIED COCONUT because it contains undeclared sulfites.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm339754.htm

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

February 13, 2013 at 11:14PM ZIP International Group LLC Recalls Dry Salted Fish Because Of Possible Health Risk

ZIP International Group LLC is recalling Dry Salted Fish (bream) because the product was found to be uneviscerated, and has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm339735.htm

February 13, 2013 at 06:00AM Homeopathy debate heats up as AVMA policy review nears

Lines are drawn as members of the veterinary community voice their opinions on complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.



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February 13, 2013 at 06:00AM Homeopathy debate heats up

Veterinary community reacts to proposed AVMA resolution.



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February 13, 2013 at 04:56PM L'agriculture face aux défis de l'alimentation et de la nutrition en Afrique : quels apports de la recherche en zone cotonnière ? (AGRAR-2013)

Avec la participation du Cirad.






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February 13, 2013 at 04:43PM Crop Genetic Resources as a Global Commons: challenges in international law and governance

Un guide essentiel au travers du terrain complexe de la gestion collective des ressources génétiques et de la biodiversité agricoles.






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February 13, 2013 at 03:24PM Salinas Firm Initiates A Precautionary Recall Because Of Possible Health Risk

Out of an abundance of caution, Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of select Organic Baby Spinach products with the potential to be contaminated with (EHEC) Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli. Symptoms of the diseases caused by EHEC include abdominal cramps and diarrhea that may in some cases progress to bloody diarrhea. Fever and vomiting may also occur.



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February 13, 2013 at 02:59PM FDA Extends Comment Period on AquAdvantage Salmon Documents

FDA announced today that it is extending for 60 days the comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment and preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact pertaining to AquaBounty Technologies’ application for AquAdvantage Salmon.



via What's New: Animal & Veterinary http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm339270.htm

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

February 12, 2013 at 06:00AM AVMA announces platform for GHLIT private health exchange

First phase of exchange will focus on the needs of veterinarians 65 and older.



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February 12, 2013 at 06:00AM dvm360 iPad publication: Issue 20 now available

In this issue: Vote for your favorite hospital in the 2013 Hospital Design People's Choice competition; try out the Baermann test; quintuple your productivity with a 5-minute wellness checklist; learn how to cope with grief at work; evaluate saddle fit analysis; plus videos, photos, quizzes and more. Download the app and issue 20—for free—today!



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February 11, 2013 at 06:00AM DEA targets mobile veterinarians in California

Practitioners who carry drugs in vehicles told they're violating Controlled Substances Act.



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February 11, 2013 at 06:00AM DEA targets mobile veterinarians in California

Practitioners who carry drugs in vehicles told they're violating Controlled Substances Act.



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February 18, 2009 at 09:00PM Salmonella and Turtle Safety

FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is responsible for administering the provisions of the regulation that ban the sale of turtles with a carapace length of less than 4 inches.



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February 08, 2013 at 02:47PM Quinoa, a catalyst for innovation

As the International Year of Quinoa begins, Didier Bazile shows in this new issue of Perspective how the supply chain can have a significant effect on territorial development, above and beyond its potential contribution to the fight against hunger and poverty.






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February 08, 2013 at 01:46PM Bois et Forêts des Tropiques No. 313

The latest issue of Bois et forêts des tropiques centres on silviculture and domestication of useful species.






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February 08, 2013 at 04:48PM Searching Online for 'Hemorrhoids'?

In Google's annual roundup of popular search terms, hemorrhoids was the top trending health issue in the United States for 2012. Learn what causes hemorrhoids, how are they treated, and preventive steps you can take to keep from having hemorrhoids yourself.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm338906.htm

Monday, February 11, 2013

February 11, 2013 at 06:00AM DEA targets mobile veterinarians in Califoria

Practitioners who carry drugs in vehicles told they're violating Controlled Substances Act.



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February 11, 2013 at 06:00AM DEA targets mobile veterinarians in Califoria

Practitioners who carry drugs in vehicles told they're violating Controlled Substances Act.



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February 11, 2013 at 07:25PM FDA and JIFSAN Announce Online Training for Aquaculture Producers and Importers

The U.S Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has partnered with the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) at the University of Maryland to offer a training module for aquaculture producers to help them comply with FDA regulations for importing seafood.



via What's New: Animal & Veterinary http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm339186.htm

February 11, 2013 at 05:14PM Nestlé Prepared Foods Company Announces Voluntary Recall of LEAN CUISINE® Culinary Collection Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli

Friday, February 8, 2013 – Nestlé Prepared Foods Company today announced the voluntary recall of two production codes of LEAN CUISINE® Culinary Collection Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli, UPC 13800-58358. The production codes are 2311587812 and 2312587812; the “best before date” appears as DEC 2013.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm339140.htm

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Aromatic Groups Help Light Up Micelles

Photoactive polyaromatic groups form molecular capsules that can host dye molecules for sensor applications



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Bond Making Captured In Real Time

Picosecond X-ray scattering method allows scientists to visualize the first moments of chemical interactions



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Magnetic Nanoparticles Banish Bacteria From Blood

Bacteria-binding materials could be used to scavenge pathogens in the blood to treat septic infections



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Grooming Keeps Insect Senses Sharp

Cockroaches and other bugs clean their antennae to remove chemical buildup that could block detection of food, mates, and danger



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Blooming’s Sweet Spot

Biologists unravel the role of trehalose-6-phosphate in triggering the onset of flowering in plants



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Magnetic Nanoparticles Banish Bacteria From Blood

Bacteria-binding materials could be used to scavenge pathogens in the blood to treat septic infections



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Friday, February 8, 2013

Protection From Poisonous Gold

Microbiology: Bacteria secrete a peptide to shield against the metal’s toxicity



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February 08, 2013 at 03:53PM Xe symposium international sur l'aquaculture du tilapia (ISTA 10)

Avec la participation du Cirad.






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February 08, 2013 at 02:47PM Le quinoa, un catalyseur d’innovations

Alors que s’ouvre l’ « Année internationale du quinoa », Didier Bazile, montre, dans ce nouveau numéro de Perspective, que la filière quinoa peut avoir un impact non négligeable sur le développement territorial, au-delà du potentiel de lutte contre la faim et la pauvreté.






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February 08, 2013 at 01:46PM Bois et forêts des tropiques N°313

Avec, au sommaire de ce numéro, un dossier spécial consacré à la sylviculture et à la domestication d'espèces utiles.






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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Gut Bacteria Free Hidden Mycotoxins From Food

Health: Current detection methods don’t look for toxin derivatives



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Gut Bacteria Free Hidden Mycotoxins From Food

Health: Current detection methods don’t look for toxin derivatives



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February 07, 2013 at 07:37PM UPDATED--Sprouters Northwest Expands Voluntary Recall to All Varieties of Sprouts Products, Wheatgrass, and Pea Shoots Because of Possible Health Risk

Northwest is voluntarily recalling all varieties of sprouts products, wheatgrass and pea shoots due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



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February 07, 2013 at 03:25PM Resilience 2014 - "Adaptation, transformation and development"

Concérence internationale organisée par le "noeud français" du réseau Resilience Alliance (Cirad - CNRS - IRSTEA - Inra), Agropolis International et ses partenaires du campus de Montpellier.






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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

February 07, 2013 at 12:04AM GoldCoast Salads Voluntarily Recalls Blue Crab Spread Due to Possible Health Risk

GoldCoast Salads, a Naples Florida firm, is voluntarily recalling it's Blue Crab Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria. The product being recalled is coded EXP 1-31-13.



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January 30, 2013 at 06:00AM Hartz recalls chicken products containing antibiotic residue

Milo's Kitchen's chicken-based treats also recently recalled.



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January 29, 2013 at 06:00AM New rodenticide without antidote alarms pet toxicology experts

2008 EPA regulations may have unintended but dangerous consequences.



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January 31, 2013 at 06:00AM Kitten put through the wringer, survives wash cycle

6-month-old Siberian Forest cat was the most pleasant-smelling pet the veterinarian had ever treated.



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Gut Bacteria Liberate Hidden Toxins Found In Grains

Toxicology: The masked toxins currently slip past food safety monitoring



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Gut Bacteria Liberate Hidden Toxins Found In Grains

Toxicology: The masked toxins currently slip past food safety monitoring



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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

January 31, 2013 at 06:00AM How veterinary teams can show a positive "cat-titude"

A slight change in the way you think can alter the entire nature of your practice.



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February 05, 2013 at 06:00AM GHLIT to establish private health insurance exchange, CEO says

Members will be able to ?shop and compare? insurance plans this spring.



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February 05, 2013 at 06:00AM GHLIT to establish private health insurance exchange, CEO says

Members will be able to ?shop and compare? insurance plans this spring.



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February 05, 2013 at 06:29PM FDA Annual Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Food-Producing Animals in 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine released today its third annual report summarizing 2011 sales and distribution data of antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals.



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February 01, 2013 at 06:00AM Zoetis trades above $26 IPO during first hours on NYSE

Zoetis largest IPO for U.S. company since Facebook.



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February 04, 2013 at 03:37PM Allenvi - a day of debate on food


The thematic group on food set up by the Alliance nationale de recherche pour l’environnement (AllEnvi) is organizing a day of debate on food in Paris on 15 February 2013.






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Monday, February 4, 2013

February 04, 2013 at 05:04PM R-Kane Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy And Milk In Z Pro High Protein Supplement

R-Kane Products, Inc, Pennsauken, NJ is recalling all outstanding supplies of its Z PRO HIGH PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT, because it contains soy and milk, allergens which are not declared on the labels of individual packets of the product.



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February 04, 2013 at 04:00PM FDA: Foods Must Contain What Label Says

FDA ensures that the list of ingredients on food packages is accurate and complete. The agency monitors food products to make sure that the labels are truthful.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm337628.htm

February 04, 2013 at 03:37PM Allenvi - Journée de réflexion sur l'alimentation


Le groupe thématique Alimentation de l’Alliance nationale de recherche pour l’environnement (AllEnvi) organise, le 15 février 2013, à Paris, une journée d’animation sur le thème de l’alimentation.






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Caffeine Jitters

Sales boost in energy drinks and deaths linked to the products make scientists and regulators worry about safe levels of the stimulant



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Mass Spectrometer As A Surgical Tool

Molecular information helps surgeons distinguish between cancer and healthy tissue



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Doing Ugi Reactions With An Enzyme

Researchers convince a lipase to build dipeptides from a three-component reaction mixture



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Biobased Route To Chiral Reagents

Enzymatic pathway to 3-hydroxyacids could produce important molecules for materials and medicines



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Protein Senses High Levels Of Salt

Researchers show for the first time that a member of the TMC protein family helps worms perceive harmful doses of sodium



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