February 29, 2016 at 10:31PM Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. is Voluntarily Recalling Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion Sprouts

State health and agriculture officials are investigating an outbreak of food borne illness. Retailers and restaurants should not sell or serve alfalfa sprouts and consumers should not eat them at this time.

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February 29, 2016 at 08:30PM CVM Director Dunham to Leave Agency for New Opportunity in Academia

Dr. Bernadette Dunham, DVM, Ph.D., director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced today that she will leave the agency in April to participate in a One Health collaborative effort between the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University and the FDA.

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February 23, 2016 at 10:21AM Sustainable development means radical changes in tropical supply chains

Behind the many tropical products we consume, there are agricultural supply chains involving a multitude of players. Farmers, industrialists, transporters, researchers, bankers and civil servants are all working to grow, harvest, store, process, transport and sell products.

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February 24, 2016 at 05:31PM Presentation of the MOOC on "The basics of the epidemiology of animal diseases"

The first MOOC entirely produced by CIRAD, on "The basics of the epidemiology of animal diseases" will be presented on 1 March 2016 at the Paris International Agricultural Show. Registration will also be open as of then. The course proper will begin on 10 October.

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How drones help us study our climate, forecast weather

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Drones detect threats such as chemical weapons, volcanic eruptions

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Drones swarm to science

Flying robots are doing experiments too hazardous, too expensive, or simply impossible for humans

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Snatching whale snot from the sky and other adventures in wildlife conservation

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What’s on the horizon for drones doing science?

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How drones can help keep our food supply safe

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With protocells, scientists probe the chemistry that started biology

Researchers design cell-like compartments to figure out how Earth’s first cells might have developed

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How drones help us study our climate, forecast weather

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Drone-curious? Here’s how to fly science missions legally

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Drones detect threats such as chemical weapons, volcanic eruptions

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Drones swarm to science

Flying robots are doing experiments too hazardous, too expensive, or simply impossible for humans

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Snatching whale snot from the sky and other adventures in wildlife conservation

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What’s on the horizon for drones doing science?

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Drones scout out locations for energy-generating wind turbines

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How drones can help keep our food supply safe

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February 27, 2016 at 05:36PM Protection agroécologique des cultures

À partir d’une présentation des principes de l’agroécologie et de leur application à la protection des cultures, cet ouvrage analyse plusieurs expériences participatives réalisées en vraie grandeur, dans différents contextes. Il en tire des recommandations concrètes pour l'ensemble des systèmes de cultures tempérés et tropicaux, véritables clés de cette transition agroécologique recherchée.

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February 27, 2016 at 03:35PM Maytag Dairy Farms Expands Voluntary Recall Of Blue Cheese Products Due To Possible Health Risk

Maytag Dairy Farms is expanding its voluntary recall of Maytag Blue blue cheese wedges, wheels and crumbles because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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February 26, 2016 at 03:00PM Contact Lens Solutions With Hydrogen Peroxide: To Avoid Injury, Follow All Instructions

The FDA is informing consumers about the need to carefully read and follow directions for contact lens solutions that use hydrogen peroxide. Failure to read and follow directions and warnings for these products can result in stinging, burning, and/or damage to eyes. Read more to learn how to use these products safely.

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February 26, 2016 at 02:00PM 'Colored' and Decorative Contact Lenses: A Prescription Is A Must

Many stores and websites are selling these decorative contact lenses, also known as colored contact lenses, illegally without a prescription and putting your vision at risk. Here's how to safely buy and wear those Twilight vampire eyes, multi-color lenses, or other fashion lenses.

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February 26, 2016 at 01:50PM Focusing on Contact Lens Safety

A guide to contact lens safety covering things to consider in getting the lenses, and on maintenance and cleanliness. Also includes guidance on decorative contact lenses, which are a safety concern, particularly for Halloween

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February 26, 2016 at 01:45PM What To Know If Your Child Wants Contact Lenses

Kids can benefit from wearing contacts, but these lenses can cause serious eye injuries if not used and treated properly. There are issues parents should consider and, if the decision is to go with contacts, specific hygiene and safety advice to follow.

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Tiny enzyme tweak expands substrate palette

Changing just two amino acids transforms a picky aldolase into a cosmopolitan catalyst

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Cryo-electron tomography provides first view of a cell’s nucleus in its natural, undisturbed environment

Technique shows that protein filaments make the nucleus the stiffest organelle around

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Cryo-electron tomography provides first view of a cell’s nucleus in its natural, undisturbed environment

Technique shows that protein filaments make the nucleus the stiffest organelle around

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Codexis sues EnzymesWorks and founder over trade secret theft

Biocatalysts maker says competitor is poaching customers
by selling copycat products at reduced prices

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Common anti-inflammatory drugs could be an antidote for scorpion venom

Common medicines indomethacin and celecoxib tame deadly immune reaction in mice exposed to scorpion poison

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Southern California methane leak was largest in U.S. history

Scientists have begun quantifying the effects of the Aliso Canyon disaster

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SoCal methane leak was largest in U.S. history

Scientists begin quantifying the effects of the Aliso Canyon disasterScientists begin quantifying the effects of the Aliso Canyon disaster

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February 18, 2016 at 03:59PM Sustainable development and tropical agricultural supply chains: an educational brochure

Discover the new CIRAD brochure. It sets out the basics of the main research and knowledge issues surrounding the role of these supply chains in terms of sustainable developmenbt. It will be available on the CIRAD-AFD stand at the Paris International Agricultural Show, from 27 February to 6 March 2016.

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February 18, 2016 at 04:55PM Oil palm: a step towards marker-assisted breeding

Marker-assisted breeding has not been extensively studied for oil palm due to the cumbersome nature of the genetic techniques required to implement it. To overcome this difficulty, researchers from CIRAD have suggested using data obtained from improvement programmes, during which numerous tests are carried out on progenies for parents whose pedigree is known. This approach has proved particularly good at identifying QTL of use in breeding and could be extended to other species liable to the same problems as oil palm.

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Insect sugar could treat fatty liver disease

Trehalose coaxes mouse liver cells to clear out excess fat

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February 24, 2016 at 05:31PM Présentation du MOOC « Bases en épidémiologie des maladies animales »

L’équipe formation Cirad CMAEE/FVI est heureuse de vous annoncer la mise en ligne du premier MOOC entièrement produit par le Cirad : « Bases en épidémiologie des maladies animales ».

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February 24, 2016 at 01:45AM Lipari Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Dark Chocolate Covered Coffee Bean Products Due to Undeclared Almonds

Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of dark chocolate covered coffee beans packaged by sister company JLM due to an undeclared allergen of tree nuts (almonds). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Fijian islands still cut-off after cyclone, fear of Zika and dengue outbreaks - Daily Times

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Fijian islands still cut-off after cyclone, fear of Zika and dengue outbreaks Daily Times SYDNEY: Fiji sent boats on Tuesday carrying desperately needed aid to remote islands and coastal villages devastated by a powerful cyclone which killed at least 29 people, as aid workers warned of possible outbreaks of Zika and Dengue viruses. There ... Scramble To Reach Fiji Cyclone Victims As Toll Hits 36NDTV Scramble to reach Fiji cyclone victims as toll hits 42Channel News Asia Fiji cyclone death toll now at 42, official saysGMA News Sky News Australia all 143 news articles »

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February 23, 2016 at 11:49PM Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Ingredient in Uncle Bucks & Cabela's Classic Candies Maple Nut Candy Peg Bags

Rucker's Wholesale and Service Co. of Bridgeport, IL is voluntarily recalling all of Uncle Bucks and Cabela's Classic Candies Maple Nut candy peg bag, due to the presence of an undeclared peanut ingredient. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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How to contain the Zika virus

Pesticides: Chemistry plays a prominent role in strategies to control the mosquito-borne disease

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Nanoparticle antioxidants offer potential Alzheimer’s therapy

Nanomedicines: Coated ceria nanoparticles target mitochondrial malfunction to reduce neuron death in mice

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CDC investigating 14 new potential cases of sexually transmitted Zika - Washington Post

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CDC investigating 14 new potential cases of sexually transmitted Zika Washington Post Federal and state health officials are investigating 14 new reports of potential sexual transmission of the Zika virus in the United States, including several cases involving pregnant women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disclosed Tuesday. CDC Reports 14 New Cases of Sexually Transmitted Zika in USNBCNews.com Zika May Have Been Transmitted by Sex in 14 US Cases, CDC SaysNew York Times CDC investigating 14 potential cases of sexually transmitted Zika in USLos Angeles Times Breitbart News all 1,692 news articles »

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Patent Picks: Mosquito-control technologies

A look at recent patenting activity in the fight against mosquitoes, brought to you by C&EN and CAS

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February 23, 2016 at 05:10PM Marathon Ventures, Incorporated Announces Voluntary Recall of Raw Macadamia Nuts Due to Possible Health Risk

Marathon Ventures, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various retail and bulk packages containing raw macadamia nuts as a precautionary measure because the product may 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, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain.

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Common anti-inflammatory drugs could be an antidote for scorpion venom

Common medicines indomethacin and celecoxib tame deadly immune reaction in mice exposed to scorpion poison

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Periodic Graphics: Helping Flowers Last Longer

El profesor de Química y bloguero de Compound Interest Andy Brunning examina cómo la composición molecular de los nutrientes para flores ayudan a conservar sus pétalos

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February 23, 2016 at 10:21AM Développement durable et filières tropicales, des filières agricoles en profonde mutation

Derrière les nombreux produits d’origine tropicale que vous consommez opèrent des filières agricoles qui lient une multitude d’intervenants. Agriculteurs, industriels, transporteurs, chercheurs, banquiers, fonctionnaires se coordonnent pour assurer la mise en culture, la récolte, le stockage, plusieurs transformations, le transport et la vente des produits.

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February 23, 2016 at 12:01AM Wilderness Family Naturals Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Organic Coconut Milk Powder And Products Containing Organic Coconut Milk Powder

Wilderness Family Naturals of Silver Bay, MN, is voluntarily recalling its Wilderness Family Naturals Organic Coconut Milk Powder and other products that contain this ingredient due to potential milk contamination. 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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February 22, 2016 at 10:58PM Best Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Deer Brand Cumin Powder 7 Ounce and Deer Brand Cumin Powder 14 Ounce

Best Foods Inc. 30 Saw Mill Pond Rd,. Edison, NJ is recalling its 7 ounce packages and 14 oz. packages of Deer brand Cumin Powder because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Codexis sues EnzymesWorks andfounder over trade secret theft

Biocatalysts maker says competitor is poaching customers by selling copycat products at reduced prices

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La Proteína Concebida Para Proteger Radicales

Bioquímica: Una metaloproteína estabiliza y protege un radical aniónico orgánico, un primer paso para imitar la función de enzimas redox naturales

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Speeding Up CARS Spectroscopy

Method acquires a speedy 24,000 CARS spectra per second

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February 22, 2016 at 04:08AM Fresh Creative Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish (Anchovy) in H-E-B Tartar Sauce

Fresh Creative Foods is recalling 8oz containers of H-E-B Tartar Sauce due to an undeclared fish (anchovy) allergen. Some plastic tubs have the correctly labeled Cocktail Sauce lid with a container labeled as Tartar Sauce when the actual contents are Cocktail Sauce.

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Targeting Noncoding RNAs To Treat Heart Disease Drug Development

Silencing long noncoding RNA prevents harmful thickening of heart muscle in mice

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Removing Sugar From Cancer Drug Eliminates Side Effect Oncology

Deglycosylated bleomycin kills cancer in mice without causing lung damage

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Two New Mechanisms Found For Disputed Anticancer Agent

Oncology: ONC201, also called TIC10, works by inducing stress responses, in addition to original mechanism

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Venezuela Takes on Zika Amid Shortages, Information Blackout - New York Times

Venezuela Takes on Zika Amid Shortages, Information Blackout New York Times CARACAS, Venezuela — This is what the Zika outbreak looks like in Venezuela, a country whose medical system has teetered for months on the brink of collapse: There's a lack of bug spray to prevent mosquito bites, scant contraceptives to avert ... and more »

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February 20, 2016 at 08:30PM Health Matters America Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Sprouted Flax Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder Because of Possible Health Risk

Health Matters America of Cheektowaga, NY, is recalling specific lots of Organic traditions SPROUTED FLAX SEED POWDER and Organic traditions SPROUTED CHIA & FLAX SEED POWDER 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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February 20, 2016 at 03:38PM Maytag Dairy Farms Voluntarily Recalls Blue Cheese Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Maytag Dairy Farms is voluntarily recalling 5 lots of "Maytag Blue" blue cheese wedges and wheels and 15 batches of blue cheese crumbles because they 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.

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February 19, 2016 at 10:51PM Country Life Natural Foods Recalls Raw Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk

Country Life Natural Foods of Pullman, MI is recalling shelled raw pistachios, sold in 2 lb bags and 30 lb boxes, because it has 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. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

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February 19, 2016 at 09:16PM Maytag Dairy Farms Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Cheese Due to Food Safety Concern

Maytag Dairy Farms in Newton, IA today announced a voluntary recall of lot number 150481 of Maytag Raw Milk Blue Cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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February 19, 2016 at 07:37PM Wild Blue Yonder Foods Issues Recall for Chappaqua Crunch Granola with Blueberries and Bananas Because of Possible Health Risk

WBY Foods of Marblehead, MA, is recalling its Chappaqua Crunch Simply Granola with Blueberries and Bananas, in 13 ounce packages, 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. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

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February 19, 2016 at 02:48PM 36 nuances de palmiers à huile

Dans l'objectif de dépasser les oppositions, l'ouvrage propose les points de vue de divers acteurs de la filière palmier à huile et de ses adversaires. Il offre des passerelles entre ces visions pour partager les savoirs disponibles. Il contribue ainsi à donner une image plus nuancée mais probablement plus proche des réalités de terrain des questions qui se posent aux chercheurs et aux experts.

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February 18, 2016 at 05:12PM ICOPE 2016 – The International Conference on Oil Palm and Environment

Sustainable palm oil and climate change: the way forward through mitigation and adaptation

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February 19, 2016 at 03:13PM Hévéa : une collection de référence qui rassemble la totalité de la diversité génétique

Les chercheurs du Cirad et leurs collègues brésiliens viennent de caractériser, au moyen de marqueurs moléculaires, plus de 1 000 accessions d’hévéa conservées au Brésil et en Guyane. Ils ont ainsi pu définir une collection de référence d’une centaine d’arbres, qui préserve la totalité de la diversité génétique décrite et facilitera la conservation des ressources génétiques de l’espèce. Une conservation indispensable à l’heure où la déforestation entraîne, en Amazonie, un appauvrissement sans précédent de ces ressources.

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February 19, 2016 at 02:48PM 36 nuances de palmiers à huile ou un palmier dans tous ses états

Dans l'objectif de dépasser les oppositions, l'ouvrage propose les points de vue de divers acteurs de la filière palmier à huile et de ses adversaires. Il offre des passerelles entre ces visions pour partager les savoirs disponibles. Il contribue ainsi à donner une image plus nuancée mais probablement plus proche des réalités de terrain des questions qui se posent aux chercheurs et aux experts.

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February 18, 2016 at 03:59PM Développement durable et filières agricoles tropicales : un poster pédagogique tout public

Découvrez le nouveau document tout public du Cirad.Conçu sous la forme d'un poster recto verso, il présente l'essentiel des grandes problématiques de recherche et des connaissances sur le rôle des filières en termes de développement durable. Il sera disponible lors du Salon international de l'agriculture de Paris, sur le stand du Cirad et de l'AFD, du 27 février au 6 mars 2016.

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February 19, 2016 at 03:07AM Peking Food LLC Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Egg in Assorted Chef Hon Brand Steamed Buns

PEKING FOOD LLC of BROOKLYN, NY, is recalling Chef Hon brand STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD & VEGETABLE and STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD MARINATED IN XO-SAUCE, because they contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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February 18, 2016 at 07:55PM Zostavax

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Designed Protein Shelters Radical

Biochemistry: Metalloprotein protects and stabilizes an organic radical anion, a first step toward mimicking the function of natural redox enzymes

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February 18, 2016 at 11:56AM Développement durable et filières tropicales

Liens entre les agricultures et les autres secteurs économiques, les filières tropicales connaissent de profondes transformations, aussi bien techniques qu’économiques et sociales. Au regard du développement durable, elles jouent notamment le rôle de vecteurs de développement, espaces d’innovation, objets d’évaluation et arènes de régulation. Cet ouvrage de synthèse rend compte de ces mutations en cours, dans un contexte politique et diplomatique changeant mais aussi de mondialisation. Il recense des témoignages, fruits des recherches et de l’expérience de chercheurs et agents du développement, issus du système de recherche public français.

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February 18, 2016 at 05:12PM ICOPE 2016 – Conférence internationale sur l’huile de palme et l’environnement

Production durable d’huile de palme et changement climatique : la route passe par l’atténuation et l’adaptation.

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February 18, 2016 at 04:55PM Palmier à huile : vers une sélection assistée par marqueurs

La sélection assistée par marqueurs a fait l’objet de peu d’études chez le palmier à huile du fait de la lourdeur des dispositifs génétiques nécessaires à sa mise en œuvre. Pour contourner cette difficulté, les chercheurs du Cirad proposent d’exploiter les données issues des programmes d’amélioration où l’on pratique de nombreux tests sur descendances pour des géniteurs à la généalogie connue. Cette démarche s’est révélée particulièrement efficace pour identifier des QTL utiles en sélection et pourrait être généralisable à d’autres espèces, qui rencontrent les mêmes problèmes que le palmier à huile.

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February 16, 2016 at 05:01PM SIA 2016 | A series of conferences on agricultural supply chains in tropical countries

As part of its participation in the 2016 Paris International Agricultural Show, from 27 February to 6 March, CIRAD and the Agence française pour le développement (AFD) are organizing daily conferences, from the Monday to the Friday, on agricultural supply chains in tropical countries. See below for the programme.

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February 18, 2016 at 12:45PM OneHealth EcoHealth 2016

1st Congress to bring together the global OneHealth and EcoHealth communities. With the participation of CIRAD.

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February 17, 2016 at 09:26PM Lipari Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Various Retail And Food Service Raw Pistachio Products Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

Lipari Foods, LLC, of Warren, Michigan, has issued a voluntary recall of various raw pistachio products packaged by sister company JLM due to potential Salmonella risk. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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Group Blames Pesticide For Microcephaly

Pesticides: Experts debunk connection between pyriproxyfen and epidemic among newborns

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DNA Enzymes Snip Amide Bonds

Biocatalysis: DNAs that hydrolyze amides could help with proteomic analyses

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Enzyme Inhibitors Block Ebola

Medicinal Chemistry: Small-molecule enzyme inhibitors can stop Ebola virus from entering mouse cells

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February 17, 2016 at 12:07AM Whole Foods Market Recalls Pecorino Aged Cheese in Walnut Leaves in Two Stores Due to Possible Health Risk

Whole Foods Market of Austin, Texas is recalling Pecorino Aged Cheese in Walnut Leaves sold in one Florida and one New York, NY store, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Periodic Graphics: Helping Flowers Last Longer

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning examines how the molecular makeup of flower food helps preserve petals

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February 16, 2016 at 05:01PM SIA 2016 | Une série de conférence sur les filières agricoles des pays tropicaux

A l'occasion de sa présence au Salon international de l'agriculture de Paris du 27 février au 6 mars 2016, le Cirad organise avec l'Agence française pour le développement (AFD) une conférence quotidienne, du lundi au vendredi, sur le thème des filières agricoles des pays tropicaux. Découvrez le programme des conférences.

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Genes, bugs and radiation: WHO backs new weapons in Zika fight - Reuters

Reuters

Genes, bugs and radiation: WHO backs new weapons in Zika fight Reuters LONDON Countries fighting the Zika virus should consider new ways to fight disease-carrying mosquitoes, including testing the release of genetically modified insects and bacteria that stop their eggs hatching, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Zika virus fight might require genetically modified mosquitoes, WHO saysChicago Tribune UN: Stopping Zika may require genetically modified insectsPost-Bulletin all 748 news articles »

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February 16, 2016 at 02:47PM Agroecological approaches to promote innovative banana production systems

X International Symposium on Banana / ISHS-ProMusa symposium, organized by BIOVERSITY and CIRAD.
Deadline for abstract submission:29 February 2016

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Nanoparticle Synthesis Paper Retracted After 12 Years

Science withdraws paper after NSF finds poor research practices and data misrepresentation

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Golpeando A La Malaria Donde Más Le Duele: En El Proteasoma

Química médica: Un inhibidor de la maquinaria celular encargada de la degradación de proteínas mata al parásito sin ninguna toxicidad aparente en ratones.

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Golpeando A La Malaria Donde Más Le Duele: En El Proteasoma

Química médica: Un inhibidor de la maquinaria celular encargada de la degradación de proteínas mata al parásito sin ninguna toxicidad aparente en ratones.

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February 11, 2016 at 05:34PM Perspective No.37. Industrial investments in agriculture in Central Africa. Establishing the conditions for sustainability and equity

Through examples from the palm oil, rubber and wood industries in Central Africa, this new issue of Perspective shows the need for industrial investments to be more effectively monitored so that they contribute to socioeconomic development without harming the environment.

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February 12, 2016 at 03:52PM Climate change alters the CO2 storage capacity of tropical forests

Most current models are predicting that climate change will have little impact on the carbon storage capacity of tropical forests. However, new results obtained by researchers from CIRAD contradict these optimistic forecasts. They are published in the Journal of Ecology, and reveal that by favouring smaller tree species, climate change could on the contrary alter the carbon sink role played by tropical forest ecosystems.

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February 12, 2016 at 03:52PM Climate change has altered the CO2 storage capacity of tropical forests

Most current models are predicting that climate change will have little impact on the carbon storage capacity of tropical forests. However, new results obtained by researchers from CIRAD contradict these optimistic forecasts. They are published in the Journal of Ecology, and reveal that by favouring smaller tree species, climate change could on the contrary alter the carbon sink role played by tropical forest ecosystems.

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February 12, 2016 at 04:09PM Sahelian sorghum: an interesting group of varieties for food and energy production

Sweet sorghum has many advantages for farmers in the Sahel. It is well suited to the local climate and combines human food and animal feed production (grain and leaves) with energy production from its biomass and the sugar in its stems. While not all sorghum varieties have the same potential, and some appear to be multi-purpose. This is the case with some traditional West African landraces. The questions was which ones. Researchers from CIRAD and CERAAS studied 84 traditional sorghum landraces, mostly from Senegal, and pinpointed that ensured a good compromise between grain, sugar and biomass production. They also identified two other groups of landraces that were good for just one use: one for grain production and the other for sugar.

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Revised Picture For mRNA Translation

RNA Modification: A base modification called m1A is found in many mRNA start sites and likely helps regulate protein translation

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