Wednesday, April 30, 2014

April 30, 2014 at 07:09PM Two Private Selection Ice Cream Flavors Recalled for Undeclared Allergen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has recalled Private Selection Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Ice Cream and Private Selection Caramel Hazelnut Fudge Truffle Ice Cream sold at the Kroger family of stores in 31 states because the products may contain egg not listed on the label. People who are allergic to egg could have a severe reaction if they consume this product.



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Ionic Liquids Could Enhance Spread Of Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Green Chemistry: One of the alternative solvents increases the permeability of bacteria cell membranes, helping resistance genes to jump from microbe to microbe



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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

April 29, 2014 at 06:00AM Capturing cat clients: A Google+ hangout hosted by dvm360

Watch our archived Hangout with Dr. Susan Little, John Volk and dvm360. (Supported by an educational grant from Zoetis)



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Monday, April 28, 2014

April 25, 2014 at 06:00AM Blog: Much ado about the legal status of pets

Veterinary profession, industry would be heavily affected by changes.



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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Zipping Up Wounds With Nanoparticles

Nanobridging by aqueous nanoparticle solutions could replace sutures for certain medical procedures



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Squeezing More Out Of Corn Leftovers

Compositional analysis of a waste stream from ethanol production shows it could be a valuable source of feedstock chemicals



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Solid Contrast Agent Enables Long-Term MRI

Injectable material forms a solid oxygen sensor that works for at least a month without the need for an invasive procedure



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How Aspirin Reduces Colon Cancer Risk

The common painkiller’s ability to help prevent colon cancer is linked to high levels of an enzyme



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Earthworm’s Glow Unearthed

A new type of luciferin gives Siberian worm a blue hue



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STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY Researchers get first glimpse of how an animal genome is packaged





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USDA Lab Named Landmark

ACS honors Western Regional Research Center again, this time for contributions to flavor chemistry



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Infrared Spectroscopy Gets A Resonance Raman Analog

New technique reveals peaks that can’t be seen by FTIR or resonance Raman



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Solid Contrast Agent Enables Long-Term MRI

Injectable material forms a solid oxygen sensor that works for at least a month without the need for an invasive procedure



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STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY Researchers get first glimpse of how an animal genome is packaged





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Saturday, April 26, 2014

April 26, 2014 at 07:58PM Stonyfield Announces Voluntary Recall of 188 6-packs of Yobaby Peach/Pear Yogurt Cups from 40 Target Stores in the Southeast and 82 Mid-Atlantic Walmart Stores

Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield is voluntarily recalling 188 6-packs of 4 oz YoBaby Peach/Pear cups with the code date June 05 2014 (UPC 052159701161). The 4 oz 6-packs were shipped to Target stores in Alabama, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina and Walmart stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware.



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Friday, April 25, 2014

April 25, 2014 at 10:43PM Food Safety Modernization Act and Animal Feed





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Protein Microarrays Go 3-D

Biomarkers: A multilayered microarray detects multiple proteins in multiple microliter samples at once



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Protein Microarrays Go 3-D

Biomarkers: A multilayered microarray detects multiple proteins in multiple microliter samples at once



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Method Maps Chemicals As They Migrate Into Skin

Drug Delivery: Mass spectrometry technique could help studies of transdermal compounds



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April 25, 2014 at 01:00PM Beware of False or Misleading Claims for Treating Autism

Can autism be cured? Are there therapies that can help? Learn about FDA's role in seeing to it that claims for treating autism are backed by reliable proof of safety and effectiveness.



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Method Maps Chemicals As They Migrate Into Skin

Drug Delivery: Mass spectrometry technique could help studies of transdermal compounds



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Thursday, April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014 at 06:00AM Mars buys Iams, Eukanuba, Natura brands in expanding pet care portfolio

Procter & Gamble takes giant step out of pet food business for $2.9 billion cash.



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Bottle-Brush Polymer Mimics Natural Joint Lubricant

Biomaterials: The material could serve as a water-based lubricant in artificial joints, extending their lifetimes



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April 24, 2014 at 04:06PM Aurélie Botta : « Face à une perturbation, une société résiliente s’adapte ou se transforme »

Comment, dans son environnement, une société appréhende des perturbations et y réagit ? Pour répondre à cette question de plus en plus préoccupante dans un contexte de changements globaux, une communauté de différents spécialistes s’est constituée depuis quelques dizaines d’années. Ils seront réunis à Montpellier du 4 au 8 mai prochains dans le cadre du colloque Resilience 2014. Entretien avec Aurélie Botta, écologue au Cirad et coordinatrice scientifique de l’événement avec François Bousquet.






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April 24, 2014 at 02:00PM Recognize Tobacco in its Many Forms

Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, but can you recognize a tobacco product? Learn more about the array of new tobacco products on the market, many of which look very different from the traditional products you may know about.



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April 24, 2014 at 12:43PM Résilience et environnement - Penser les changements socio-écologiques

Au moment où notre planète connaît des bouleversements importants, il est urgent de mieux comprendre les évolutions de notre environnement et de vivre de façon plus résiliente. Cet ouvrage présente le cadre conceptuel de la résilience socio-écologique, tel qu'il a été développé ces quatre dernières décennies par une équipe internationale de chercheurs.






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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

April 24, 2014 at 02:48AM Miravalle Foods, Inc. Recalls Ground Annato Because of Possible Health Risk

Miravalle Foods, Inc. of El Monte, CA, is conducting a voluntarily recall on its 0.75 ounce packages of Miravalle brand Achiote Molido Ground Annato spice 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.



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April 23, 2014 at 05:39PM Les transformations dans le système de la coopération pour le développement

Un numéro de la revue Mondes en développement coordonné par J.-J. Gabas, D. Pesche, V. Ribier et B. Campbell.






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April 23, 2014 at 05:26PM Agroecology for Africa

Une conférence internationale coorganisée par le Cirad.






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Treated Sewage Solids Contain Troubling Nitrosamines

Water Treatment: Researchers found the potentially carcinogenic compounds in biosolids, which farmers sometimes use as fertilizer



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April 23, 2014 at 01:00PM Adult Stem Cell Research Shows Promise

FDA scientists are working on an unprecedented project. They are studying adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which are cells that can turn into a variety of cell types and tissues including those that form fat, cartilage and bone. MSC-based products have the potential to be used for cellular repair, restoration, replacement and regeneration if approved by FDA.



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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014 at 06:00AM Dermatitis in dogs, cystitis in cats most common veterinary diagnoses two years running

VPI top veterinary conditions list shows common problems are costlier to treat.



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Virus-Inspired Coating Protects DNA Nanostructures In The Body

Nanomedicine: A lipid coating could protect DNA drug carriers in the bloodstream



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April 22, 2014 at 06:00AM Eli Lilly to buy Novartis Animal Health, merge assets with Elanco

$5.4 billion deal to create one of the world?s largest veterinary health companies.



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April 22, 2014 at 02:00PM FDA Gives Latinas Tools to Fight Diabetes

Nearly 1 million Latinas aren’t aware they are at risk of diabetes or prediabetes. To address the nation’s diabetes epidemic, FDA has created many resources to help Latinas and all Americans prevent and manage their diabetes.



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April 22, 2014 at 12:01PM Resilience 2014: "Adaptation, transformation and development" - 4 to 8 May 2014 in Montpellier

This is an international conference devoted to dialogue between the academic world and the world of development, between scientists and practitioners, and between Science and the Arts, and is being organized by the French hub of the Resilience Alliance network: CIRAD, the CNRS, IRSTEA and INRA, and their partners on the Agropolis International campus in Montpellier.






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April 22, 2014 at 12:01PM Du 4-8 mai 2014, Montpellier (Le Corum) : Resilience2014

Cette conférence internationale placée sous le signe du dialogue entre monde académique et monde du développement, entre scientifiques et praticiens, entre sciences et arts, est organisée par le noeud français du réseau Resilience Alliance : le Cirad, le CNRS, l’Irstea et l’Inra, et leurs partenaires du campus d’Agropolis International à Montpellier.






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April 18, 2014 at 03:36PM Fruits Vol. 69 No. 2

A new issue of the journal Fruits , published by EDP Sciences and CIRAD.






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Monday, April 21, 2014

April 21, 2014 at 06:00AM Agriculture Secretary Vilsack orders federal response to PEDv

Federal assistance comes after political pressure and continued spread of deadly virus despite massive veterinary response.



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April 21, 2014 at 06:00AM Agriculture Secretary Vilsack orders federal response to PEDv

Federal assistance comes after political pressure and continued spread of deadly virus despite massive veterinary response.



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April 21, 2014 at 11:54PM Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wegmans Easter Bread, 17 oz.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of all Wegmans Easter Bread (braided loaf) 17 oz., UPC 77890 32431 (all code dates) because it contains egg, which is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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April 21, 2014 at 07:30PM What Kind of Fish Is That?

Using some of the technology used in mapping the human genome, FDA scientists are working to create DNA barcodes for fish. The high-tech effort is aimed to preventing fraud, including the substitution of a cheap fish for an expensive one, and preventing illness.



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April 21, 2014 at 04:45PM Hickory Farms Issues Allergy Alert on Chipotle Ranch Sauce Due to Undeclared Milk

Hickory Farms, Inc., the specialty food and holiday gift retailer today announced a voluntary recall of its Chipotle Ranch Sauce due to an undeclared allergen on its label. The Chipotle Ranch Sauce is formulated with buttermilk powder, a known allergen.



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Coating For Medical Devices Kills Fungi On Contact

Antimicrobials: Functionalized silicone rubber surfaces release drugs when they come in contact with fungi



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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Nanoparticles Help Radiotherapy

Manganese dioxide particles react with hydrogen peroxide to increase oxygen levels in tumors



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Adsorption Calorimetry

ACS Meeting News: Underused technique for measuring bond strength reveals new phenomena in surface chemistry



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Kicking Enzymatic Aspartame Process Into Higher Gear

Enzyme-substrate structures reveal mechanism of key aspartame production reaction



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Reaction Assembles Peptide Conjugates With Natural Amide Linkages

Patent-pending process could be used to customize activity of peptide drugs



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Redirecting Amyloid Fibril Growth

A polymer-peptide conjugate causes amyloid-ß peptide to assemble into discrete nanostructures instead of fibrils



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Nanoparticles Deliver Three Cancer Drugs To Tumors

Drug Delivery: Polymeric materials deliver specific amounts of multiple drugs to disease cells



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Tackling Enzyme Catalysis One Piece At A Time

Protein design strategy focuses on one aspect of catalysis, such as active-site nucleophilicity, at a time



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Friday, April 18, 2014

Sperm Protein Meets Its Match

Developmental Biology: Researchers identify the membrane receptor on eggs required for fertilization



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April 18, 2014 at 06:00AM KS Board of Veterinary Examiners merged into state's department of ag

State legislators believe move will create greater efficiency within the animal health industry.



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April 18, 2014 at 03:36PM Fruits Vol. 69 N°2

Un nouveau numéro de la revue Fruits , éditée par par EDP Sciences et le Cirad.






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April 18, 2014 at 01:25PM Plantez Couvert ! 2

Un film documentaire sur l’agroécologie et plus particulièrement sur la pratique du semis direct sous couverture végétale (SCV). Après un premier volet tourné au Laos, le film compare les contraintes liées à l’adoption des SCV à Madagascar, au Cameroun et au Cambodge.






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Thursday, April 17, 2014

April 17, 2014 at 11:33PM Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Price Chopper Brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus due to Mislabeling

Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on its Price Chopper Brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus. The product is being recalled due to it being mislabeled with the ingredient panel for Price Chopper Sweet Potato Hummus, which does not declare that the product contains parmesan cheese, a known allergen.



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April 17, 2014 at 06:00AM dvm360 iPad publication: Issue 34 is now available

Featuring exclusive, interactive floor plans from the 2014 Hospital of the Year, VPI's most popular cat and dog breeds of 2013, an interactive guide to a scrotal urethrostomy, plus videos, photos, quizzes and more.



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Chip Detects Multiple Waterborne Pathogens At Once

Water Quality: Microfluidic device helps scientists find disease-causing bacteria related to fecal contamination in water



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April 17, 2014 at 06:00AM South Dakota passes law to make animal cruelty a felony

S.D. was the last of the 50 states to adopt such legislation.



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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

April 16, 2014 at 10:45PM Natural Organics, Inc. Recalls one lot ofTHURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE MOUTHWASH Due to Bacterial Contamination

Natural Organics, Inc. is expanding its April 3, 2014 recall of distributed Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Mouthwash to Lot 10952 after they were notified by its contract manufacturer INTEGRIA Healthcare (Australia} Pty Ltd. that this second lot of Tea Tree Mouthwash failed microbial contamination testing due to potential bacterial contamination. This bacterial contaminant, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, could pose a health risk to consumers.



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April 16, 2014 at 09:41PM Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Recalls Poultry Feeds Due to Potential Health Risk

The Purina Animal Nutrition LLC feed plant in Portland, Ore., has initiated a limited recall of certain poultry feeds due to the potential for lower-than-expected vitamin and trace mineral levels. The products were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington.



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April 16, 2014 at 09:46PM Health Matters America Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Organic Traditions Brand Dark Chocolate Golden Berries and Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds

HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is recalling specific lots of ORGANIC TRADITIONS BRAND DARK CHOCOLATE GOLDEN BERRIES AND DARK CHOCOLATE SACHA INCHI SEEDS because they were found to contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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April 16, 2014 at 09:41PM Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Recalls Poultry Feeds Due to Potential Health Risk

The Purina Animal Nutrition LLC feed plant in Portland, Ore., has initiated a limited recall of certain poultry feeds due to the potential for lower-than-expected vitamin and trace mineral levels. The products were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington.



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April 16, 2014 at 03:30PM Hemophilia Treatments Have Come a Long Way

Patients have many choices when it comes to hemophilia medications. FDA’s regulation of the biologic products used as treatments ensures they are safe and effective.



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Chemical Secrets Of Starfish Stickiness

Biomimicry: Researchers study how the sea creature roams its underwater environment without getting swept away



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April 16, 2014 at 03:25PM Summary Basis for Regulatory Action - ALPROLIX





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Sperm Protein Meets Its Match

Developmental Biology: Researchers identify the membrane receptor on eggs required for fertilization.



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Seawater Survey Traces Loss Of Himalayan Glaciers

Climate Change: The salinity and oxygen-18 content of the Bay of Bengal show that Himalayan glaciers are losing ground



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April 16, 2014 at 06:00AM Pet obesity numbers prove sedentary

APOP to create veterinary coalition to combat client misperception in the face of super-obese pets.



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April 15, 2014 at 05:38PM Bois et forêts des tropiques No. 318

A new issue of the journal Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, published by CIRAD, on propagation, diversity, cloud forests, biological corridors and soil microorganisms.






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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014 at 06:00AM Infectious disease on the rise in dogs and cats, Banfield reports

State of Pet Health Report shows sizable increases in FIV, Lyme disease infection.



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April 15, 2014 at 05:38PM Bois et forêts des tropiques N°318

Une nouveau numéro de la revue Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, éditée par le Cirad, traitant les questions de propagation, diversité, forêt de brume, corridor biologique et micro-organismes du sol.






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Manganese Dioxide Nanoparticles Increase Tumor Vulnerability To Radiation Therapy

Nanomedicine: The particles react with hydrogen peroxide to increase oxygen levels and pH in tumors



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April 09, 2014 at 05:28PM GlobalGap certification: a limited impact on the lychee supply chain in Madagascar

Although obtaining certification is both difficult and costly, it looks like a good opportunity for smallholders. Is this really the case? GlobalGap, one of the most commonly used private agrifood labels worldwide, was introduced in the Madagascan lychee supply chain in the mid-2000s. After an enthusiastic reception to begin with, it fell out of favour, and by 2009, only a hundred or so producers were still certified. A survey by a team from CIRAD and INRA has shown that while certification has a positive impact on the producers who are certified, it has a very limited effect on the supply chain as a whole.






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April 15, 2014 at 06:00AM Dan Aja joins Banfield as new medical VP

Outgoing chief medical officer, Jeffrey Klausner, will remain until he retires at the end of 2014.



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April 15, 2014 at 03:00PM FDA Broadens Its Vocabulary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to ensure that all Americans, including those with limited English abilities, get important health information. That’s why FDA developed its Language Access Plan – to reach people with limited English proficiency in a language and manner they understand.



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April 15, 2014 at 10:43AM Le lait, vecteur de développement

Sous l’égide d’Agreenium, l’Inra organise en collaboration avec le Cirad et Agrocampus Ouest, les 1ères rencontres internationales sur « Le lait, vecteur de développement » - Rennes (France), 21-23 mai 2014.






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April 14, 2014 at 05:36PM Shea butter in Burkina Faso: better incomes thanks to alternative energy sources

In Burkina Faso, shea butter is produced by women using a traditional process that is both labour- and energy-intensive. Researchers from CIRAD recently showed that introducing new practices considerably improved the economic performance of the activity. Using shea nut shells, and churning sludge plus small quantities of butane as fuel rather than wood enables producers to boost their incomes considerably, while reducing the environmental impact of their activity. Using these alternative energy sources almost doubles the profit made per kilo of shea butter produced. On an environmental level, almost 900 hectares of forest could be spared in eastern Burkina Faso.






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Monday, April 14, 2014

April 15, 2014 at 12:57AM Private Selection Sweet Strawberry Sorbet Recalled for Undeclared Allergen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has recalled Private Selection Sweet Strawberry Sorbet sold at the company’s Kroger and Jay C stores in 13 states because the product may contain milk not listed on the label. People who are allergic to milk could have a severe reaction if they consume this product.



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April 14, 2014 at 06:00PM Keep Lilies Away From Your Cats

Many people have Easter lilies in their home this time of year, but this could be dangerous if they have a cat. FDA warns that cats can suffer acute kidney damage and even die after eating even a small part of a lily.



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April 14, 2014 at 06:00AM Parasitology, public health expert to lead Ross' One Health Center

Dr. Arve Lee Willingham to coordinate research among university's medical institutions.



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April 14, 2014 at 05:36PM Karité au Burkina Faso : des revenus en hausse grâce à des alternatives énergétiques

Au Burkina Faso, le karité est exploité par les femmes selon un procédé qui requiert beaucoup de main d’œuvre et d’énergie, constituant ainsi un frein en termes de productivité. Les chercheurs du Cirad viennent de montrer que l’introduction de nouvelles pratiques permet d’améliorer considérablement la performance économique de cette activité. Notamment, en utilisant pour combustible les coques de noix de karité, les boues de barattage du beurre et un peu de butane plutôt que du bois, les productrices peuvent considérablement augmenter leurs bénéfices tout en réduisant l’impact de leur activité sur l’environnement. L’utilisation de ces sources d’énergie alternatives permet de quasiment doubler le bénéfice obtenu par kilo de beurre de karité produit. Sur le plan environnemental, ce sont près de 900 hectares de forêts qui pourraient être ainsi épargnés dans la région de l’est du Burkina Faso.






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April 09, 2014 at 03:55PM Marseilles is home to the "Valorisation Sud" consortium HQ

CIRAD, the Institut Pasteur and the IRD inaugurated the HQ of the "Valorisation Sud" thematic promotion consortium (CVT) in Mareseilles on 9 April 2014, in the presence of Louis Gallois, Commissaire général à l’Investissement and head of the Investissements d’avenir programme.






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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Supplement Extends Life Of Worms, Mice





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Copper’s Role In Cancer

Depleting some tumors’ access to copper limits their growth



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ACS Meeting News: Looking Beyond The Sugars In Sweeteners

Natural sweeteners maple syrup, agave, and honey are complex mixtures with bioactive components that might confer health benefits



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ACS Meeting News: Fifty Years Of The James Flack Norris Award In Physical Organic Chemistry

On anniversary, awardees reminisce on the award and the field it honors



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Better Material For IR Nonlinear Optics

Infrared nonlinear optical material is thermally stable and has high laser damage threshold



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Friday, April 11, 2014

April 11, 2014 at 06:00AM Cat food recalled by Robert Abady Dog Food Co.

Maintenance and Growth Formula potentially contaminated with Salmonella.



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April 11, 2014 at 10:14PM La Compañía Fernández Chile Inc. retira del mercado Chile Molido Puro de 4 onzas y Chile Rojo de 6 onzas por contaminación potencial de Salmonella

La Compañía Fernández Chile Inc. de Alamosa , Colorado está retirando del mercado su Chile Molido Puro de 4 onzas (oz) código de barras UPC 77601- 10011 y Chile Rojo de 6 onzas (oz) con código de barra UPC 77601-10053, ya que pueden estar potencialmente contaminados con Salmonella, un organismo que puede causar infecciones serias y a veces fatales en los jóvenes, personas débiles o ancianas , y con sistemas inmunológicos debilitados.



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April 11, 2014 at 07:31PM Sinco Inc Issues Allergy alert on undeclared Peanut Protein in Archer Farms Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato

SINCO INC is voluntarily recalling from sale Archer Farms Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato 30 FL OZ (UPC 085239-703618), imported from Italy and sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide. This product may contain traces of peanut protein, which is not declared on the label.



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April 11, 2014 at 08:00PM December 23, 2010 Approval Letter - Engerix-B





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April 11, 2014 at 07:59PM August 23, 2010 Approval Letter - Engerix-B

to revise the Package Insert and pre-filled syringe carton to include the appropriate warnings regarding latex containing components.



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April 11, 2014 at 07:58PM June 2, 2010 Approval Letter - Engerix

Revised the package insert to include new National Drug Code (NDC) numbers for pre-filled syringes that contain no latex and a statement regarding the availability of pre-filled syringes with and without latex containing components



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April 11, 2014 at 06:00AM Ohio State poised to launch $30 mil. expansion of VMC

Dean looks to break ground on 'desperately' needed facility by year's end.



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April 10, 2014 at 06:00AM Top 5 ways not to welcome a new veterinarian

Roll out the worst welcome wagon ever with these tips.



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IR Spectroscopy Quickly Detects Malaria At Early Stages

Medical Diagnostics: Spectrometer can spot a single malaria parasite in a microliter of red blood cells



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IR Spectroscopy Quickly Detects Malaria At Early Stages

Medical Diagnostics: Spectrometer can spot a single malaria parasite in a microliter of red blood cells



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April 11, 2014 at 02:05PM FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: March 2014

FDA warns consumers about undeclared drugs found in pain relief pills, mistakenly low results from a blood glucose meter and a weight loss product that was recalled because of tampering.



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April 11, 2014 at 04:07PM Cultivating Biodiversity to Transform Agriculture

How can cultivated plant biodiversity contribute to the transformation and the "ecologization" of agriculture in southern countries? This collective work by CIRAD presents the substantial scientific progress made during extensive field work in southern countries, in all the areas affecting agriculture (agronomy, plant breeding, crop protection, cropping systems, innovation and ownership of the living world, etc) in order to intensify the ecological processes in cultivated plots and on the scale of rural landscapes. This book is the first in a series of annual collective works on key research topics at CIRAD.






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April 11, 2014 at 02:32PM Comment articuler les Paiements pour Services Environnementaux aux autres instruments politiques et économiques, dans les pays du Sud et du Nord

Organisé par le Cirad dans le cadre du projet Pesmix « Paiements pour services environnementaux : nouvelle panacée ou auxiliaires utiles pour la gestion des territoires ».






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April 11, 2014 at 02:24PM La " grande transformation de l'agriculture ", 20 ans après

Organisé par Montpellier SupAgro, avec le soutien du Cirad.






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Thursday, April 10, 2014

April 10, 2014 at 11:40PM Fernandez Chile Company Inc. Recalls 4oz Chile Molido Puro and 6oz Chile Rojo Potential Salmonella Contamination

Fernandez Chile Company Inc of Alamosa, Colorado is recalling 4oz Chile Molido Puro UPC code 77601-10011 and 6oz Chile Rojo UPC code 77601-10053 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.



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April 10, 2014 at 05:52PM Bissinger’s Announces a Voluntary Recall of Its Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears Due to Undeclared Milk

Karl Bissinger’s LLC today announced a recall of its Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears because one lot was mislabeled and contains undeclared milk. People who have a severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.



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April 10, 2014 at 05:33PM Swanson Health Products Recalls Full Spectrum Cilantro

Swanson Health Products is voluntarily recalling Swanson Premium Brand Full Spectrum Cilantro (Coriander), item number SW1112, because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.



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April 09, 2014 at 06:00AM Blog: Are storm clouds rising in shelter-veterinarian relationships?

More shelters offer full veterinary services, compete with private practices.



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April 10, 2014 at 03:00PM Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatments Aren't One-Size-Fits-All

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition that affects about 15.3 million people in the United States. No one remedy works for all patients, so the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to bring more treatments to the market.



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Polymer-Peptide Conjugate Redirects Amyloid Fibril Growth

Self-Assembly: Researchers design a macromolecule that causes amyloid-β peptide to assemble into discrete nanostructures instead of fibrils



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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

April 09, 2014 at 07:18PM Frontier Natural Products Co-op Initiates Voluntary Class 1 Recall Due to Possible Health Risk

Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with organic black peppercorns that were sold under its Frontier and Simply Organic brands, Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value, Nature’s Place and others due to potential Salmonella contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.



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April 09, 2014 at 05:28PM Certification GlobalGap : un impact limité sur la filière du litchi à Madagascar

La certification, quoique difficile et coûteuse, serait une opportunité pour les petits agriculteurs. Qu’en est-il réellement ? GlobalGap, l’un des standards privés agroalimentaires les plus utilisés au monde, a été introduit dans la filière du litchi de Madagascar au milieu des années 2000. Après un engouement initial, il a connu une désaffection et, en 2009, seule une centaine de producteurs étaient encore certifiés. Une enquête menée par une équipe du Cirad et de l’Inra montre que, si la certification a un impact positif sur les producteurs qui en bénéficient, elle n’a qu’un effet très limité sur la filière dans son ensemble.






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April 09, 2014 at 03:55PM Marseille accueille le siège du CVT « Valorisation Sud » - Inauguration le 9 avril 2014 -

Le Cirad, l’Institut Pasteur et l’IRD inaugurent, le 9 avril 2014, le siège du Consortium de valorisation thématique (CVT) « Valorisation Sud » à Marseille, en présence de Louis Gallois, Commissaire général à l’Investissement et responsable du programme Investissements d’avenir.






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April 09, 2014 at 03:05PM FDA Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of 19 Antimicrobials for Use in Food-Producing Animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is today announcing that five drug sponsors holding animal drug applications affected by Guidance For Industry (GFI) #213 have requested that FDA withdraw approval of a collective 19 applications for antimicrobials because the products are no longer manufactured or marketed.



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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

April 08, 2014 at 07:00PM Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Issues Recall on Organic Black Peppercorns Due to Possible Health Risk

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is recalling multiple lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Black Peppercorns as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.



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April 08, 2014 at 06:00AM Capturing cat clients: A Google+ hangout hosted by dvm360

Sign up now to join our Hangout and learn how to provide more cats with the healthcare they need.



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Monday, April 7, 2014

April 07, 2014 at 10:52PM H Group, Inc. Issues Voluntary Allergen Alert on Undeclared Allergens in Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing

H Group, Inc. of Framingham, MA is voluntarily recalling 509 units of Trader Giotto’s Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing (SKU 05161) sold in the refrigeration section. These 509 individual salads are marked with the following date codes: "Sell By 04/6/14, 04/7/14 and 04/8/14."



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April 07, 2014 at 07:27PM Veterinary Master Files





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April 07, 2014 at 06:00AM Veterinary Mobility Act seems to have clear path to President's desk

H.R. 1528 passed out of committee and is anticipated to go before the U.S. House as soon as this week.



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April 07, 2014 at 06:00AM Veterinary Mobility Act seems to have clear path to President's desk

H.R. 1528 passed out of committee and is anticipated to go before the U.S. House as soon as this week.



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A Spinning Disc Spots Spoiled Food

Microfluidics: Researchers developed a lab-on-a-disc that detects Salmonella in milk in about 30 minutes



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A Spinning Disc Spots Spoiled Food

Microfluidics: Researchers developed a lab-on-a-disc that detects Salmonella in milk in about 30 minutes



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April 07, 2014 at 10:42AM Lawrence Busch : « il faut changer le soi marchand, penser à un monde pluriel »

« L’évolution de notre métier dans la recherche et l’enseignement supérieur : étude des transformations dans un monde néolibéral. Que répondre face aux crises ? » Tel est l’intitulé de la conférence de Lawrence Busch, professeur en sociologie à l’Université d’Etat du Michigan, et sociologue indigné, qui se déroulera le mercredi 16 avril, de 14 à 16h, au Cirad de Montpellier (amphi Jacques Alliot). Entrée libre.






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Sunday, April 6, 2014

A Water Ocean On Enceladus

Gravity data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft point to liquid water deep under the ice on one of Saturn’s moons



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Trees Designed for Destruction

Plant Biochemistry: Chemical tweak to lignin could yield trees that are easier to pulp



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Drugmakers Tune To New Channels

ACS Meeting News: Medicinal chemists set their sights on sensory ion channels to find pain, cancer, asthma treatments



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April 07, 2014 at 03:50AM Frontier Natural Products Co-op Initiates Voluntary Class 1 Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Organic Black Peppercorns

Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with organic black peppercorns that were sold under its Frontier and Simply Organic brands, Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value, and others due to potential Salmonella contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.



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Friday, April 4, 2014

April 05, 2014 at 04:04AM Sprouts Farmers Market Recalls Organic Black Peppercorns Due to Possible Health Risk

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (the “Company”) is recalling Organic Black Peppercorns sold under the Sprouts brand name from all stores. This product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems.



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April 05, 2014 at 03:53AM Whole Foods Market’s Northern California Region Recalls Chipotle Chicken Wraps Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen

Whole Foods Market’s Northern California region is recalling its Chipotle Chicken Wrap because it contains an undeclared allergen. The wrap, labeled as “Chipotle Chicken Wrap,” is filled with a Chicken Caesar wrap mix, which contains a fish allergen (anchovies) not declared on the Chipotle Chicken Wrap label.



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April 04, 2014 at 08:15PM August 26, 2010 Approval Letter - Infanrix

a prefilled syringe which has a tip cap which may contain natural rubber latex and plunger which does not contain latex



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New Anticancer Target Identified

Drug Discovery: Cancer cells need MTH1 enzyme to thrive; inhibiting it kills them



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April 04, 2014 at 06:00AM Ralph Richardson to step down as dean of K-State veterinary school

Longtime dean known for One Health initiatives and national biolab planning.



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Scientists Uncover New Brominated Flame Retardant In Consumer Electronics

Indoor Environment: Manufacturers may be using the compound as a replacement for toxic PBDEs



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April 04, 2014 at 02:45PM L’agriculture de conservation pour l’intensification écologique : principes et contraintes à l’adoption dans les pays du Sud

VIDEO. Un support pédagogique sur les principes de l’agriculture de conservation et les contraintes à l’adoption de cette pratique agroécologique dans les pays du Sud. Conçu par le Cirad, ce support est disponible sur le site de l’Université virtuelle Environnement & Développement durable.






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April 04, 2014 at 01:36PM Le foncier pastoral : sécuriser la mobilité, construire la citoyenneté

Organisé par le Pôle foncier de Montpellier. Avec la participation du Cirad.






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Thursday, April 3, 2014

April 04, 2014 at 03:41AM Koru Pacific Packaging Announces a Voluntary Recall for One Lot # AH!LASKA® Organic Cocoa Non-Dairy Chocolate Mix, 12 oz. Canister Due to Possible Milk Allergen

KORU Pacific Packaging, today issued a voluntary recall of AH!LASKA®, because one lot (LOTI# 3280 BEST BY APR/2015) of the product may contain milk, which is not labeled in the ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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April 04, 2014 at 02:23AM Natural Organics, Inc. Recalls One Lot of THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE MOUTHWASH Due to Bacterial Contamination

Natural Organics, Inc., is voluntarily recalling THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE MOUTHWASH after they were notified by its contract manufacturer INTEGRIA Healthcare (Australia) Pty Ltd. that one lot of Tea Tree Mouthwash failed microbial contamination testing. This bacterial contaminant, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, could pose a health risk to consumers.



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Better Biomolecular Visualization

Bioorthogonal Chemistry: Easier tracking of biomolecules in vivo



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Better Biomolecular Visualization

Bioorthogonal Chemistry: Easier tracking of biomolecules in vivo



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Cyanoformate Structure Could Aid Efforts To Trap Carbon Dioxide

Unstable Complex: Elusive ion’s unusual bonding could inform design of agents that capture greenhouse gas



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