June 30, 2014 at 06:30PM FDA Secures Full Industry Engagement on Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy

Issues First Six-month Progress Report to Update Public on Current and Pending Drug Label Changes



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June 30, 2014 at 04:00PM FDA’s Advice: Know the Risks of Feeding Raw Foods to Your Pets

That trendy raw pet food might be putting your pet, yourself, or a family member at increased risk of getting sick from foodborne pathogens.



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June 30, 2014 at 02:49PM Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition

Un symposium international organisé par le Cirad, l'Inra, le ministère français de l'Agriculture et la FAO.

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June 27, 2014 at 03:49PM The 2013 CIRAD Annual Report

In 2013, CIRAD chose to look at its priorities and position from the point of view of biodiversity. Many of the research results relayed in the report bear witness to that. The year 2013 was also rich in institutional and strategic changes: a new President Managing Director, renewal of the Science Council, changes in priority lines of research and research platforms, etc. As in previous years, the report includes institutional highlights, results for each priority line of research, indicators, an organizational chart, and maps and addresses of CIRAD installations worldwide.

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New Roles For Antifreeze Proteins

Scientists extend repertoire of antifreeze biomolecules from water to a commercially important sugar



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Agent Helps Carbapenems Fight Bacterial Resistance

Coadministration of aspergillomarasmine A and antibiotic protects lethally infected mice



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Mass Spec Method Distinguishes Isomeric Amino Acids

Three-stage fragmentation method results in spectra that differentiate between leucine and isoleucine



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Nano From The Forest

Tiny cellulosic particles are poised to make big impact on materials technology



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Mass Spec Method Distinguishes Isomeric Amino Acids

Three-stage fragmentation method results in spectra that differentiate between leucine and isoleucine



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Nanomaterial Sensors Detect Traces Of Explosives

Preliminary tests pick up TNT in parts-per-quadrillion range



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June 28, 2014 at 04:58AM Nestlé USA Issues Recall Of Limited Amounts Of Häagen-Dazs® Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream In East Coast Region Due To Mismatched Packaging

Nestlé USA is initiating a recall of limited amounts of ice cream due to mismatched packaging. The affected products are 14-ounce cartons labeled as Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with a UPC of 74570-08400, and lid labeled as Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter.



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Natural Product Ferries Antibiotic Into Bacteria

Antibiotics: Researchers use iron-scavenging molecules to slip drug molecules past the outer membranes of gram-negative bacteria



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June 27, 2014 at 06:00AM Veterinarian found dead at California clinic

Law enforcement is investigating the death as a possible homicide.



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June 27, 2014 at 03:49PM Le rapport annuel du Cirad en 2013

En 2013, le Cirad a choisi d’aborder ses priorités et son positionnement sous l’angle de la biodiversité. Nombre des résultats de recherche à découvrir dans ce rapport annuel en témoignent. L'année 2013 a également été riche en changements institutionnels et stratégiques : nouveau président, renouvellement du conseil scientifique, évolution des axes stratégiques et des dispositifs, etc. Comme tous les ans, le rapport regroupe ainsi les faits marquants institutionnels, les résultats présentés par axes de recherche stratégiques, les indicateurs, l’organisation de l’établissement et la cartes et les adresses du Cirad dans le monde.

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Tiny Silicon Claws Capture Single Cells

Bioanalytical Devices: Grippers could capture cells in the bloodstream for analysis



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Tiny Silicon Claws Capture Single Cells

Bioanalytical Devices: Grippers could capture cells in the bloodstream for analysis



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June 27, 2014 at 12:18PM Recycling oil palm organic waste boosts soil fertility

In Indonesia, growers use the waste from palm oil extraction to fertilize their plantations, with a positive effect on production. However, what are the long-term effects on soil characteristics? Researchers from CIRAD and their peers showed that continuous applications of the organic matter resulting from that waste improve soil characteristics. This was particularly the case on sandy loam soils, which are less acid than sandy soils. Their carbon and nitrogen contents were multiplied by 1.6 and 1.8 respectively. As regards sandy soils, which are more fragile, the improvement was also clear: carbon and nitrogen contents as much as doubled and acidity was reduced. The only exception was if farmers used inorganic fertilizers, even in small quantities. If so, the beneficial effect was considerably reduced if not wiped out. Provided inorganic fertilizer applications are restricted, farmers can thus maintain the fertility of their soils, thus reducing the environmental impact of their plantations while saving money.

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June 27, 2014 at 01:00PM Breast Cancer—Men Get It Too

Breast cancer in men tends to be diagnosed at an older age and a later stage, but is treated very similarly to breast cancer in women.



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June 20, 2014 at 05:07PM Fruits, Vol. 69, No. 3

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

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June 27, 2014 at 12:18PM Le recyclage des déchets organiques du palmier à huile accroît la fertilité des sols

En Indonésie, les planteurs utilisent les déchets issus de l’extraction de l’huile de palme pour fertiliser leurs plantations. Cette pratique présente des effets bénéfiques sur la production. Mais qu’en est-il, des effets à long terme, sur les sols ? Des chercheurs du Cirad et leurs partenaires montrent que l’application continue de produits organiques issus de ces déchets améliore les caractéristiques des sols. C’est particulièrement le cas des sols sablo-limoneux, qui sont moins acides que les sols sableux. Les teneurs en carbone et en azote sont multipliées par 1,6 et 1,8. Pour ce qui est des sols sableux, plus fragiles, l’amélioration est aussi nettement visible. Les teneurs en carbone et azote vont jusqu’à doubler et l’acidité diminue. Seule exception : lorsque les planteurs utilisent des engrais minéraux, même de façon minime. L’effet bénéfique est alors considérablement atténué voire annulé. A condition de restreindre les applications d’engrais minéraux, les planteurs maintiennent donc la fertilité de leurs sols. Ils réduisent ainsi les impacts environnementaux de leurs plantations tout en faisant des économies.

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June 25, 2014 at 11:03AM The Virtual University of Agro-ecology launches its first on-line training module

In response to the need for skills generated by the boom in agro-ecology, establishments belonging to Agreenium (AgrocampusOuest, AgroParisTech, AgroSup Dijon, CIRAD, INPT, INRA and Montpellier SupAgro) and the University of Lorraine (ENSAIA) set up the Virtual University of Agro-ecology , which is now launching its first self-study module: "Qu’est-ce que l’agroécologie?".

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June 26, 2014 at 04:00PM FDA Teams Up for Novel Campaign on Risks of Decorative Contact Lenses

The FDA, American Optometric Association and the Entertainment Industries Council are joining forces to launch a campaign for teens and young adults on wearing decorative contact lenses safely. Two videos take clips from American Horror Story to deliver the message.



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June 26, 2014 at 02:30PM Do Teething Babies Need Medicine on Their Gums? No

Teething is a normal part of childhood that doesn't need a "cure" with prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. FDA warns parents that prescription drugs such as viscous lidocaine are not safe for treating teething in infants or young children, and that they have hurt some children who used those products. There are safer, non-toxic alternatives.



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June 26, 2014 at 03:00PM FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Use of Nanotechnology in Food for Animals

The draft guidance on the use of nanotechnology in food for animals addresses the legal framework for ingredients in food for animals and includes recommendations for submitting a Food Additive Petition (FAP) for a nanomaterial animal food ingredient.



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June 25, 2014 at 03:00PM Topical Acne Products Can Cause Dangerous Side Effects

FDA is warning that rare but serious and potentially life-threatening reactions can happen when consumers use certain OTC topical acne products.



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June 25, 2014 at 06:00AM Blog: Idaho joins battle over shelter veterinary clinics

Prepare to see more state VMAs weighing in on the role of low-cost shelter veterinary services.



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June 25, 2014 at 11:03AM L’Université virtuelle d’agroécologie lance son premier module de formation en ligne

Pour répondre au besoin de compétences engendré par l’essor de l'agroécologie, des établissements membres d’Agreenium (AgrocampusOuest, AgroParisTech, AgroSup Dijon, Cirad, INPT, Inra, Montpellier SupAgro) et l’Université de Lorraine (ENSAIA) ont créé l’Université virtuelle d’agroécologie , qui met aujourd’hui en ligne le premier module d’autoformation « Qu’est-ce que l’agroécologie ? ».

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June 20, 2014 at 05:07PM Fruits, Vol. 69, N°3

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

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June 24, 2014 at 06:52PM FDA Provides Important Information to Veterinarians about PACCAL VET-CA1 for Treating Cancer in Dogs

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June 20, 2014 at 11:28AM Pl@ntNet: lots of improvements to the plant identification app

The unique mobile plant identification app Pl@ntNet, which was launched a year and a half ago, is proving to be a big success. And that success looks set to continue with the many improvements made recently: availability on Android, translation into several languages, availability on social networks, optimized navigation, etc.

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Allergy Test Could Spot Unexpected Milk Allergens

Medical Diagnostics: Test can identify both common and unfamiliar milk allergens for a patient



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Allergy Test Could Spot Unexpected Milk Allergens

Medical Diagnostics: Test can identify both common and unfamiliar milk allergens for a patient



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June 20, 2014 at 11:55AM The many facets of rice with CIRAD for the Fête de la biodiversité in Montpellier

CIRAD is taking part in the 6th Fête de la Biodiversité organized by the City of Montpellier on 25 and 26 June. Researchers from CIRAD will be introducing visitors to rice biodiversity, notably that of the rice grown in Camargue.

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June 23, 2014 at 10:40PM Kraft Foods Group Voluntarily Recalls Small Quantity of Velveeta Original

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 260 cases of Velveeta Original Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product because it does not contain appropriate levels of sorbic acid, a preservative ingredient. While unlikely, the affected product could spoil prematurely and/or lead to food borne illness.



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White House Moves To Save Bees

Pesticides: Federal agencies must advance strategy for protecting pollinators



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Long-Lasting Enzyme Chews Up Cocaine

Biochemistry: Researchers increase the stability and efficiency of a natural enzyme that breaks down cocaine, offering a potential treatment for overdose and addiction



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June 20, 2014 at 04:52PM Faune sauvage, biodiversité et santé, quels défis ?

La crise environnementale actuelle s’accompagne d’une crise de la biodiversité, et d’une crise épidémiologique marquée par des émergences de maladies infectieuses nouvelles issues de la faune sauvage et domestique. Quel lien y a-t-il entre ces maladies, leur transmission et la faune sauvage ?

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Transporting Botulism Toxin Across The Intestinal Wall

Accessory proteins disrupt intestinal cell adhesion, allowing the neurotoxin to slip through the gut wall



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Strategy Makes A Protein-Based Drug Last Longer In Mice

Replacing certain amino acids in a repeating pattern preserves drug’s shape and activity



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Gene Deletion Linked To Autism In Mice

New mouse model highlights the importance of APC protein in neuronal development



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Cross-Linkers Target Acidic Amino Acids

Dihydrazide cross-linking reagents that target aspartic and glutamic acids provide protein structure information complementary to lysine-targeting cross-linkers



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Suntan Addiction Explained

Mouse study confirms that β-endorphin, an opioid produced in the skin by UV light exposure, leads to addictive behavior



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Shedding Light On Lung Disease

Immunochemistry: Engineered antibody reduces inflammation in mice with lung condition



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Tribology Goes Soft

Friction specialists eye products that contact the human body



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Cross-Linkers Target Acidic Amino Acids

Dihydrazide cross-linking reagents that target aspartic and glutamic acids provide protein structure information complementary to lysine-targeting cross-linkers



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Tribology Goes Soft

Friction specialists eye products that contact the human body



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Polyketide Synthase Secrets Revealed

Structural Enzymology: Findings could aid engineering of multienzyme complexes for drug discovery



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Polyketide Synthase Secrets Revealed

Structural Enzymology: Findings could aid engineering of multienzyme complexes for drug discovery



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June 19, 2014 at 07:00PM Draft Guidance for Industry: Determining the Need for and Content of Environmental Assessments for Gene Therapies, Vectored Vaccines, and Related Recombinant Viral or Microbial Products

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June 20, 2014 at 12:49PM FDA Announces Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Grant Program Request for Applications due August 15, 2014

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June 20, 2014 at 11:55AM Le riz dans tous ses états avec le Cirad pour la Fête de la biodiversité à Montpellier

Le Cirad participe à la 6e édition de la Fête de la Biodiversité organisée par la Ville de Montpellier les 25 et 26 juin. Venez découvrir, accompagnés par les chercheurs du Cirad, la biodiversité du riz et notamment celle du riz de Camargue.

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June 20, 2014 at 11:28AM Pl@ntNet : de mieux en mieux pour l’application d’identification des plantes

Lancée il y a un an et demi, l’application mobile d’identification des plantes Pl@ntNet, unique au monde, remporte un succès grandissant. Et ce n’est pas prêt de s’arrêter grâce aux nombreuses améliorations apportées : disponibilité sur Android, traduction en plusieurs langues, partage sur les réseaux sociaux, navigation optimisée…

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Identifying Pathogens

Medical Diagnostics: Mass spec technique can distinguish many types of bacteria, fungi



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Identifying Pathogens

Medical Diagnostics: Mass spec technique can distinguish many types of bacteria, fungi



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June 19, 2014 at 06:00AM Lower-dose sedative-preanesthetic available for veterinary use

Zoetis releases new Dexdomitor concentration designed for smaller dogs, cats.



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June 19, 2014 at 07:00PM Safe Use of Flea and Tick Products in Pets

Pet owners should take certain precautions to use these products safely on their pets.



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June 18, 2014 at 03:00PM Some Bee Pollen Weight Loss Products Are a Dangerous Scam

Bee pollen is not a miracle ingredient. It's a gimmick – and a dangerous one for consumers. FDA is warning consumers to stop using Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen, which contains potentially harmful pharmaceutical ingredients.



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June 18, 2014 at 02:47PM FDA’s MedWatch Safety Alerts: May 2014

FDA warns consumers about undeclared drugs found in weight loss pills, a sleep aid drug that can cause next-day impairment and dietary supplements that contain undeclared drug ingredients.



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Engineered Bacteria Target Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens

Synthetic Biology: Modified lactic acid bacteria sense enterococci and then release toxic peptides to kill them



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June 18, 2014 at 01:34AM Vita Food Products Issues Voluntary Recall of 4oz Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Salmon Due to Possible Health Risk

Chicago, Illinois – June 16, 2014 – Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that it is recalling 1,878 pounds of Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Salmon due to possible contamination of 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. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.



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June 17, 2014 at 09:59PM Domega NY International Co Ltd Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts And Milk In Gong Xifacai Gift Chocolates

DOMEGA NY INTERNATIONAL CO LTD, 47-57 BRIDGEWATER STREET BROOKLYN NY 11222 is recalling Gong xiFacai gift chocolates because it contains undeclared peanuts and milk. Consumers who have allergies to peanuts and milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.



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Raman Technique Identifies Ink Molecules With Little Damage To Artifacts

Art Analysis: Method could enable nanometer-resolution identification of dye molecules in documents and art



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June 17, 2014 at 01:00PM “My Medicines” ... This Brochure Can be a Lifesaver

"My Medicines" a brochure offered by FDA's Office of Women's Health, can play a vital role in the medical treatment you receive during an emergency.



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June 16, 2014 at 01:05PM Indian Ocean: mobilizing players in the region to boost food security

Backed up by its substantial experience of the Indian Ocean, CIRAD has just signed a general agreement confirming the creation of a regional agricultural research for development (AR4D) platform (PReRAD), in partnership with the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the préfecture in Réunion and the Réunion Regional Council. The aim is to mobilize local and regional players more effectively with a view to boosting food security in the Indian Ocean.

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June 16, 2014 at 06:00AM Crafting the client experience to achieve business success

Matt Meeker, co-founder of the house call veterinary service BarkCare, advises other entrepreneurs to center their energies on serving clients and their needs—the specifics will come later. Listen as he explains this process.



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June 16, 2014 at 06:00AM Trustees approve expansion of Veterinary Medical Center at Ohio State

Board votes to allow $13.8 million construction project to move forward.



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June 16, 2014 at 06:00AM Reinfection of herds thought to be immune increases efforts to quell PEDv

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack pledges $26.2 million to aid veterinary effort to combat deadly porcine disease.



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Graphene-Coated Pipette Tips Stop Water Droplets From Taking Charge

Surface Chemistry: Coating a pipette tip with graphene reduces unwanted electrical charge on droplets



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June 16, 2014 at 06:29PM Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, 12 oz.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in Rochester, NY, has initiated a voluntary recall of approximately 1,315 units of Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, 12 oz., because they may contain egg, which is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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June 16, 2014 at 06:00AM Reinfection of herds thought to be immune increases efforts to quell PEDv

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack pledges $26.2 million to aid veterinary effort to combat deadly porcine disease.



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June 16, 2014 at 06:00AM Blog: The calm before the calm on the high seas of animal policy

Congress, states do little to interfere with veterinary medicine.



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June 16, 2014 at 01:05PM Océan Indien : mieux mobiliser les acteurs régionaux pour renforcer la sécurité alimentaire

Fort de son expérience dans la zone de l’océan Indien, le Cirad vient de signer un accord-cadre instituant la création d’une plateforme régionale de recherche agronomique pour le développement (PReRAD), en partenariat avec la Commission de l’océan Indien (COI), la préfecture de la Réunion et la Région Réunion. Objectif : mieux mobiliser les acteurs locaux et régionaux pour renforcer la sécurité alimentaire des îles de l’océan Indien.

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Tracing Tau In The Alzheimer’s Brain

Radiolabeled molecule sticks to tau protein tightly, might identify Alzheimer’s patients at early stages of the disease



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Tiny Device Detects Methamphetamines

Microcantilever deflection is sensitive enough to selectively detect drug molecules binding to a cavitand receptor



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Bioluminescent Protein Sensors Detect Drugs For Therapeutic Monitoring

Emission at two wavelengths can be measured with a simple digital camera, with the ratio revealing drug concentration



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Tracing Tau In The Alzheimer’s Brain

Radiolabeled molecule sticks to tau protein tightly, might identify Alzheimer’s patients at early stages of the disease



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Immune System Enlisted For Antibacterial Therapy

Researchers coax bacteria to display antigen-containing D-amino acids in their cell walls, making them targets for an immune response



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Tiny Device Detects Methamphetamines

Microcantilever deflection is sensitive enough to selectively detect drug molecules binding to a cavitand receptor



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Bioluminescent Protein Sensors Detect Drugs For Therapeutic Monitoring

Emission at two wavelengths can be measured with a simple digital camera, with the ratio revealing drug concentration



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Tumor-Targeted Probes Seek Out And Halt Cancers

Alkylphosphocholine analogs have undergone animal testing and first tests in a small set of cancer patients



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June 13, 2014 at 11:14PM Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. Voluntarily RECALLS Waxed Gouda Wheels BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

Smith's Country Cheese of Winchendon, MA is recalling 21 wheels of Waxed Gouda, because it 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, and others with weakened immune systems.



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June 13, 2014 at 07:56PM La Finquita Emite Una Alerta De Alergias Debido A Una Contaminacion Potencial De Mani O Cacahuate Y Frutos Secos En El Quesito Fresco Campesino

La Finquita, LLC de Stamford, CT está voluntariamente retirando del mercado un lote de Quesito Fresco Campesino o Fresh Farmer’s Cheese como una medida preventiva ya que éstos pueden contener residuos de maní o cacahuate y frutos secos (pistachos). Personas que tengan alergias o sensibilidad severa a estos frutos corren un riesgo serio de una reacción alérgica que puede llegar hacer fatal si se consume dicho producto.



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June 13, 2014 at 06:00AM dvm360 iPad publication: Issue 36 is now available

This special issue is devoted to the 2014 Leadership Challenge: Cat care in crisis. Featuring feline stats, scripts, tips, tools, videos and more, this special package is designed to help you and your team connect with your cat-owning clients. (With an educational grant provided by Zoetis)



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June 13, 2014 at 06:00AM d-CON complies with EPA, but sticks with anticoagulant rodenticide

Veterinary toxicology expert cites 65 percent increase in bromethalin exposure calls since EPA banned second-generation anticoagulants.



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GABA Receptor Structure Solved

Structural Biology: Crystal structure of human receptor uncovers previously unknown agonist



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June 13, 2014 at 01:14PM Week-end vietnamien au Jardin d’agronomie tropicale de Nogent-sur-Marne, 14-15 juin

A l'occasion de la célébration de l'année France-Vietnam, le Cirad, la Mairie de Paris et l'Institut français proposent un week-end de découverte du Vietnam au Jardin d'agronomie tropicale de Nogent-sur-Marne. Au programme : dégustations, exposition photos, récits, découverte d'une mini-rizière, visite guidée du jardin... Entrée libre.

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June 13, 2014 at 12:33PM Week-end autour d'une rizière

Un événement festif organisé par le Cirad, l'Institut français et la mairie de Paris à l'occasion de l'Année France-Vietnam.

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June 12, 2014 at 11:18AM SPS 2014 – Sustainable Phosphorus Summit

SPS 2014, the fourth world summit on phosphorus and its global issues, is to be held from 1 to 3 September 2014 in Montpellier (France). Its aim is to address the issue of phosphorus, from a regional to a global scale, along with its many interactions with our societies.

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Mass Spec Method Quickly And Accurately Identifies Pathogens

Medical Diagnostics: The technique can distinguish between species, and even strains, of bacteria and fungi



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Mass Spec Method Quickly And Accurately Identifies Pathogens

Medical Diagnostics: The technique can distinguish between species, and even strains, of bacteria and fungi



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June 12, 2014 at 11:18AM SPS 2014 – Un sommet mondial pour la durabilité du phosphore

4ème sommet mondial sur le phosphore et ses enjeux globaux, SPS 2014 se déroulera du 1er au 3 septembre 2014 à Montpellier (France) et a pour ambition d'appréhender la problématique du phosphore, des échelles régionales à l'échelle planétaire ainsi que les multiples interactions avec nos sociétés.

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June 12, 2014 at 12:11AM Voluntary Product Recall: Wegmans Bagged Ice Due to Possible Metal Fragments - Sold in VA, MD, NJ, and some PA stores only

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Wegmans Ice in 18 lb. (UPC 77890 29200) and 7 lb. (UPC 77890 29197) bags sold between January 1 and June 10, 2014.



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June 10, 2014 at 06:00AM Second lawsuit filed against Fort Worth veterinarian

Chihuahua owner accuses Millard Lucien Tierce, DVM, of gross negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.



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June 10, 2014 at 10:55PM Princess House, Inc. hace un retiro voluntario de los Platos pequeños Marissa color mandarina debido a niveles de cadmio y plomo

Princess House, Inc., distribuidor nacional por ventas directas de artículos para el hogar y la mesa, anunció hoy que como resultado de pruebas realizadas interna- e independientemente se enteró en fechas muy recientes de que una cantidad mínima de sus platos pequeños Marissa color mandarina, cuando se les usa para ciertos servicios alimenticios, podrían permitir que el cadmio y el plomo en la decoración de los platos se filtren en niveles mayores a los señalados por las directrices de la FDA (la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos) y/o por la Proposición 65 del estado de California.



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June 10, 2014 at 09:01PM Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Dark Old Fashioned Sponge Candy

Eillien's Candies, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Dark Old Fashioned Sponge Candy because the product contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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Jacqueline Barton Named Priestley Medalist

ACS Awards: Caltech chemist honored for DNA electron transport studies



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Bandage Coating Kills Bacteria Using Graphene And Hydrogen Peroxide

Materials Science: Graphene quantum dots catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into potent bacteria-killing hydroxyl radicals



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June 10, 2014 at 01:30PM New Advice: Most Women and Young Children Should Eat More Fish

FDA and EPA are proposing to revise their fish consumption advice for pregnant women, those who might become pregnant, women who breastfeed and young children. For the first time, the agencies are proposing that women in this target group eat a minimum of 8 ounces and up to 12 ounces per week of a variety of fish that are lower in mercury.



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June 10, 2014 at 10:53AM An international wokrkshop on cassava, a guarantor of global food security

Under the aegis of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21), CIRAD and the IRD, which are members of the Fondation Agropolis and the CRP-RTB, are organizing an international workshop on the surveillance and control of cassava diseases in Africa , from 10 to 13 June 2014, at the Plant Protection Platform (3P) - St-Pierre (Réunion, France) .

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June 10, 2014 at 10:53AM Un atelier international pour le manioc, garant de la sécurité alimentaire mondiale

Sous l’égide du Partenariat Global Manioc pour le 21ième siècle (Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century - GCP21), le Cirad et l'IRD, membres de la Fondation Agropolis et du CRP-RTB, organisent du 10 au 13 juin 2014, un atelier international sur la Surveillance et le contrôle des maladies du manioc en Afrique , au Pôle de Protection des Plantes (3P) - St-Pierre (La Réunion, France) .

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June 10, 2014 at 12:32AM Lansal, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Egg White Salad With Chives Due To Possible Health Risk

Prepared foods manufacturer, Lansal, Inc.(d.b.a. Hot Mama’s Foods), announced today that as a precaution it is voluntarily recalling 304 containers (approximately 114 pounds) of Trader Joe’s Egg White Salad with Chives packaged in 6-ounce plastic containers due to concerns about possible 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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June 09, 2014 at 05:42PM Dole Packaged Foods Recalls Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil Soup in Texas Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC today announced that it is voluntarily recalling DOLE Garden Soup "Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil", due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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June 09, 2014 at 04:55PM Guidance for Industry: Enforcement Policy Regarding Investigational New Drug Requirements for Use of Fecal Microbiota for Transplantation to Treat Clostridium difficile Infection Not Responsive to Standard Therapies

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June 09, 2014 at 01:00PM FDA Takes Final Step on Infant Formula Protections

FDA oversees manufacturers of infant formulas and helps ensure that these products continue to be safe and support healthy growth in infants. In keeping with that mission, FDA has announced a final rule setting safety and quality standards for manufacturers of infant formula.



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June 09, 2014 at 02:10PM Draft Guidance for Industry: Use of Nucleic Acid Tests to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of West Nile Virus from Donors of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps)

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June 09, 2014 at 02:06PM Draft Guidance for Industry: Use of Donor Screening Tests to Test Donors of Human Cells, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps) for Infection with Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

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New SERS Substrate Enables Large-Area Imaging

Boehmite template guides formation of a gold substrate that is uniformly SERS active over a large area



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Chemists Finally Nab Nitryl Cyanide

High-energy-density molecule has promise as an explosive and could be an interstellar molecule to boot



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The Moon’s Big Impact

Oxygen isotope ratios support the idea that the moon formed from the collision of a planet-sized body with Earth



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Complex Carbohydrates

Improvements in methods, standards, and software are still needed to move mass spec analysis of carbohydrates into the mainstream



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Protozoan Pigment Puzzle Solved

The structure of amethystin, the molecule that colors Stentor amethystinus, has been elucidated



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New SERS Substrate Enables Large-Area Imaging

Boehmite template guides formation of a gold substrate that is uniformly SERS active over a large area



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Molecule Stymies An Old Cancer Drug Target In A New Way

Tests in cells suggest binding to a groove on a retinoid X receptor, rather than a pocket, offers new therapeutic possibilities



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Engineered Bacterium Directly Converts Biomass To Ethanol

Using a single microbe avoids biomass pretreatment and could lead to more affordable cellulosic biofuels and biobased chemicals



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