June 01, 2016 at 05:53AM Kashi Company Voluntarily Recalls One Variety of Kashi® Granola Bars and One Variety of Bear Naked® Granola Due to Potential Health Risk Related to Sunflower Seeds

Kashi Company today announced a voluntary recall of Kashi® Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars and Bear Naked® Soft Baked Granola, Cinnamon + Sunflower Butter in the continental United States because they contain ingredients made from sunflower seeds distributed by our supplier, SunOpta, that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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June 01, 2016 at 03:56AM Expanded Voluntary Recall on Certain Backroad Country Brand Sunflower Kernel Products

Troyer® Cheese Inc, under advice from its packaging facility concerning, CRANBERRY NUT DELIGHT MIX PREPACK, HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX PREPACKAGED, PRETZELS PEANUT BUTTER PREPACKAGED, WALNUT HALVES/PIECES PREPACKAGED, SUNFLOWER SEEDS R&S PREPACKAGED AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS R&S BULK is recalling a limited number of products that 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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June 01, 2016 at 01:41AM Gold Medal, Gold Medal Wondra, and Signature Kitchens Flour Recalled Due to Possible E. coli O121 Contamination

General Mills is collaborating with health officials to investigate an ongoing, multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour (sold in Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Shaws, Vons, United, Randalls, and Acme). Out of an abundance of caution, a voluntary recall is being made.

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May 31, 2016 at 04:33PM Yellow Fever Vaccine

CBER Approved Product For active immunization of persons 9 months of age and older who: •Are living in or traveling to endemic areas; •Travelling internationally to countries that require evidence of vaccination from entering travelers or; •Laboratory Personnel who might be expose to virulent yellow fever virus or to concentrated preparations of the yellow fever vaccine strain by direct or indirect contact or by aerosols should by vaccinated.

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May 28, 2016 at 06:31PM Whole Foods Market store in California issues consumer advisory on kimchi products due to undeclared food allergens

Whole Foods Market is issuing an advisory to customers who purchased Spicy Kimchi, White Kimchi, Kimchi Fried Rice and Kimchi Guacamole from one of its Los Angeles-area stores because the items contained fish, shellfish or tree nuts (pine nuts) that were not listed on product labels. All potentially affected products have been removed from store shelves, and the company is recalling the items out of an abundance of caution. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts, fish or shellfish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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How nanoparticles could help improve plant nutrition

Zinc oxide particles boost mung beans’ ability to gobble up soil phosphorus

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‘Pathway preferential’ estrogens target the good and avoid the bad

New analogs selectively act on a beneficial biochemical pathway, providing a safer option for estrogen replacement therapy

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Rosetta mission detects biological building blocks on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Discovery of glycine and phosphorus advances theory that comets could have played a role in seeding life on Earth

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Constructing an ophiobolin via radical cascade

Cytotoxic natural product succumbs to total synthesis in just nine steps

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Mass spec weighs in on protein therapeutics

Biopharma is applying the high-resolution technique to all points along the drug development pathway

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Wanted: Better tools to study the brain

Federal agencies look for ways to involve more chemists in President Obama’s BRAIN initiative

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Rosetta mission detects biological building blocks on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Discovery of glycine and phosphorus advances theory that comets could have played a role in seeding life on Earth

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Does cloud seeding really work?

Researchers are combining studies of ice formation with remote-sensing techniques to give rainmaking scheme a firm scientific footing

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Mass spec weighs in on protein therapeutics

Biopharma is applying the high-resolution technique to all points along the drug development pathway

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What’s that stuff: gluten-reduced beer

An enzyme used widely to clear up beer haze chops up gluten as well

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Doctors: Postpone or move Olympics due to Zika CNN (CNN) The summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro should be postponed or moved "in the name of public health" due to the widening Zika outbreak in Brazil, more than 100 prominent doctors and professors said Friday in an open letter to the World Health ... and more »

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Doctors: Postpone or move Olympics due to Zika CNN (CNN) The summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro should be postponed or moved "in the name of public health" due to the widening Zika outbreak in Brazil, more than 100 prominent doctors and professors said Friday in an open letter to the World Health ... 150 experts say Olympics must be moved or postponed because of ZikaWashington Post Zika crisis: WHO rejects 'move Rio Olympics' callBBC News UN Health Agency Rejects Call to Postpone Rio OlympicsWall Street Journal Fox News -Reuters -NOLA.com -Voice of America all 1,311 news articles »

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May 28, 2016 at 02:33AM Sweet Earth Natural Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Mispackaged Big Sur Burritos That Contain the Santa Cruz Burrito: Potential Allergy Concern for Those with Milk Allergy

Sweet Earth Natural Foods is voluntarily recalling its Big Sur Burrito, 7 oz, due to a packaging error. As a result, a small number of these products contain an undeclared milk allergen.

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May 28, 2016 at 12:23AM Sid Wainer and Son Recalls Domaine de Provence La Cucina Tart Shells and Domaine de Provence Neutral 3" Cone Tart Shells Due to Undeclared Allergens

Sid Wainer & Son of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Domaine de Provence La Cucina Tart Shells and Domaine de Provence Neutral 3� Cone Tart Shells due to undeclared allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Tree Nuts, specifically Coconut and Eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Thermo Fisher to acquire FEI

$4.2 billion electron microscopy acquisition fills a gap in Thermo Fisher’s portfolio

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Thermo Fisher to acquire FEI

$4.2 billion electron microscopy acquisition fills a gap in Thermo Fisher’s portfolio

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Toxic chemicals from fracking wastewater spills can persist for years

North Dakota fracking boom leaves residues of radium, selenium, lead, and other contaminants in the environment

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Parmesan test can detect cheesy imposters

Real Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese does not contain cyclopropane fatty acids, found in the milk of cows fed fermented fodder

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Parmesan test can detect cheesy imposters

Real Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese does not contain cyclopropane fatty acids, found in the milk of cows fed fermented fodder

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Pathogen uses promiscuous molecule to scavenge metals

Researchers discover that S. aureus imports nickel, cobalt, zinc, copper, and iron—all with a newly discovered chelator called staphylopine

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May 26, 2016 at 07:21PM Voluntary Recall On Certain Backroad Country Brand Sunflower Kernel Products

Millersburg, OH - Troyer Cheese Inc, under advice from its packaging facility concerning, CRANBERRY NUT DELIGHT MIX PREPACK, HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX PREPACKAGED, PRETZELS PEANUT BUTTER PREPACKAGED, and WALNUT HALVES/PIECES PREPACKAGED, is recalling a limited number of products that 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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May 26, 2016 at 04:40PM Jobs | CIRAD announces 30 new vacancies

Employment is major priority for CIRAD, which recently announced a first wave of 30 new job vacancies as of May 2016. The posts concern a wide range of professional fields, in both research units and support services. A further 15 or so vacancies are due to be announced in a second recruitment drive this autumn.

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Fully synthetic method can create thousands of antibiotic candidates

Esta ruta genera macrólidos de forma modular a partir de building blocks sencillos

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May 26, 2016 at 02:30PM Allergy Relief for Your Child

Do you have a sneezing, stuffy-nosed child? He or she may have allergies. Read about proven treatments for children here.

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May 26, 2016 at 01:53PM Agri-Chains and Sustainable Development: linking local and global dynamics

Conférence internationale organisée par le Cirad.

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The brain may offer a target for treating type 2 diabetes

Injection of growth factor into rodent brains normalizes blood glucose levels for four months

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Cloud-forming particles don’t need sulfuric acid to assemble, trio of studies show

Findings could have implications for modeling climate effects

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Gauging the health risk of lead in lipstick

Mouse study suggests that average use of lip products may not pose major health risks from lead exposure, but heavy users could exceed limits

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Gauging the health risk of lead in lipstick

Mouse study suggests that average use of lip products may not pose major health risks from lead exposure, but heavy users could exceed limits

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May 25, 2016 at 04:21PM Prospective Agrimonde-Terra : usages des terres et sécurité alimentaire dans le monde en 2050

Comment l’utilisation des terres dans le monde pourrait-elle évoluer d’ici 2050 ? Comment concilier pression démographique, urbanisation, changement des modes de vie, changement climatique, demandes énergétiques et sécurité alimentaire mondiale ? La prospective Agrimonde-Terra, menée par le Cirad et l’Inra, ouvrira un débat autour de cinq scénarios régionalisés d’usage des terres dans le monde le 24 juin à Paris.

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May 25, 2016 at 11:55AM GCARD 3 : orchestrer la recherche agronomique mondiale pour plus d’impact

A l'occasion de sa 3e édition, la Conférence mondiale de la recherche agricole pour le développement (GCARD) a mis l’accent sur l’impact et le changement d’échelle, dans l’objectif de réduire la faim et la pauvreté dans le monde, ainsi que les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Le Cirad s’est fortement impliqué dans l’organisation de cette édition.

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May 25, 2016 at 11:55AM GCARD 3 : orchestrer la recherche agronomique mondiale pour plus d’impact

A l'occasion de sa 3ème édition, la Conférence mondiale de la recherche agricole pour le développement (GCARD) a mis l’accent sur l’impact et le changement d’échelle, dans l’objectif de réduire la faim et la pauvreté dans le monde, ainsi que les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Le Cirad s’est fortement impliqué dans l’organisation de cette édition.

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May 23, 2016 at 12:29PM Impact assessment, a change in perspective and approach as regards research

Following the recent publication of the 9th statement from the INRA-CIRAD Ethics Committee on the ethical aspects of assessing the impacts of agricultural research, CIRAD President Managing Director Michel Eddi talks about CIRAD's "Innovation-Impact" project, launched in 2014. In particular, he stresses how the statement validates several fundamental choices made by CIRAD, such as recognition of the long term in impact mechanisms, the involvement of the various stakeholders in assessments and the importance of developing an "impact culture", a shift that CIRAD initiated at the very start of the project.

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May 24, 2016 at 10:50PM C. J. Dannemiller Co. Annouces Recall of "Sunflower Kernels, Roasted and Salted" and "Sunflower Kernels, Roasted No Salt" Because of Possible Listeria monocytogenes

C. J. Dannemiller Co. is recalling SunOpta 50# bags and 30# cases of roasted sunflower kernels roasted and salted, and sunflower kernels roasted no salt because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

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May 24, 2016 at 09:46PM E S Foods Recalls Meal Breaks Containing Sunflower Seeds Because of Possible Health Risk

E S Foods of Woodbury, NY is recalling 3700 cases of Meal Breaks items containing individually packed Sunrich Natural Sunflower Kernels (Roasted & Salted), Net Wt 1 oz., because the sunflower seeds have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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May 24, 2016 at 07:54PM Hickory Harvest Expands Recall of Certain Sunflower Kernel Products Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes

Hickory Harvest Foods, under advice from its sunflower kernel supplier, SunOpta, is expanding their recall of a limited number of products that 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.

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May 23, 2016 at 08:42PM First Source Recalls "Various Products Containing Sunflower Kernels Received From Our Supplier Sunopta" Because of Possible Health Risk

FIRST SOURCE of Tonawanda, NY, is recalling the following items because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes:

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May 23, 2016 at 05:41PM Food Gusto, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Birdy 3 in 1 Coffee Mix (Robusta)

Food Gusto, Inc. of Paterson, NJ, is recalling its Birdy 3 in 1 coffee mix (Robusta) because product contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or serve sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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May 23, 2016 at 04:43PM Ultimate Nutrition Issues Allergy Alert on Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen in Amino Gold Products

Ultimate Nutrition Inc. of Farmington, CT, is recalling its dietary supplement, Amino Gold because they may contain undeclared milk in the form of hydrolyzed whey protein. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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May 23, 2016 at 04:42PM Updated: The Pictsweet Company Notifies Consumers That Select Kroger Brand Frozen Vegetables Shipped into the Western US are Included in Previously Announced Recall

As part of the on-going CRF Frozen Foods recall, The Pictsweet Company is notifying consumers that certain Kroger brand frozen vegetable sold in Fry's, King Soopers, City Market, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Smith's, QFC, and Fred Meyer are included in the recall announced Friday, May 6. These products were packaged by The Pictsweet Company and contain Green Beans or Green Peas recently recalled by CRF Frozen Foods due to a health risk.

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May 23, 2016 at 12:29PM Évaluer l'impact, un changement de perspective et d'approche de la recherche

A la suite de la récente publication du 9e avis du comité d'éthique Inra-Cirad sur les enjeux de l'évaluation des impacts de la recherche agronomique, Michel Eddi, PDG du Cirad, revient sur le chantier d'établissement "innovation-impact", initié en 2014. Il souligne notamment en quoi l'avis conforte plusieurs choix fondamentaux fait par le Cirad, tels que la reconnaissance du temps long dans les mécanismes de l'impact, l'implication dans l'évaluation des différents porteurs d'enjeux ou encore l'importance de développer une "culture de l'impact", évolution que le Cirad a initiée dès le lancement de ce chantier.

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Art conservationists struggle with microscopic eruptions in masterpieces

Lurking in paint layers, metal soaps are forming and damaging paintings

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Understanding ‘chemo brain’

Cancer drug carboplatin impairs neurotransmitter release in rats, a possible cause of cognitive decline after chemotherapy

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Mirror-image polymerase copies and transcribes DNA

Activity of nonnatural D-DNA polymerase is first step toward a parallel biological universe

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May 22, 2016 at 10:15PM Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Six Trail Mix Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling six trail mix products across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products include Hy-Vee Caramel Cashew Honey Crunch Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix To Go, Hy-Vee Berry Trail Mix and Hy-Vee Santa Fe Trail Mix.

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May 22, 2016 at 08:21AM Papa John's Salad and Produce Recalls Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Phoenix Arizona, Papa John's Salad and Produce, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This voluntary action is being undertaken in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration because the recalled products contain sunflower kernels that are part of the recent SunOpta sunflower kernel recall expansion.

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May 21, 2016 at 03:10AM Dakota Style Foods, Inc. Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

Dakota Style Foods, Inc. of Clark, South Dakota is recalling 6,930 cases of sunflower kernels 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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May 21, 2016 at 02:44AM Dakota Style Foods, Inc. Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

Dakota Style Foods, Inc. of Clark, South Dakota is recalling 6,930 cases of sunflower kernels 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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Toxic chemicals from fracking wastewater spills can persist for years

North Dakota fracking boom leaves residues of radium, selenium, lead, and other contaminants in the environment

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Multifaceted molecule casts a universal glow on cell surfaces

A new fluorescent probe binds to and illuminates the surfaces of bacterial, fungal, and mammalian cells

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Multifaceted molecule casts a universal glow on cell surfaces

A new fluorescent probe binds to and illuminates the surfaces of bacterial, fungal, and mammalian cells

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White House announces microbiome initiative

Half a billion will go toward studying microbe communities on Earth

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White House announces microbiome initiative

Half a billion will go toward studying microbe communities on Earth

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Deoxyfluorination reaction adapted to make radiotracers

Team uses in-depth knowledge of mechanism to install 18F

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May 20, 2016 at 06:12PM TreeHouse Foods Expands Voluntary Product Recall Due to Possible Health Risk

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) today expanded its voluntary recall of products containing sunflower kernels which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L.mono).

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Study resolves how methane-producing microbes generate the important gas

Understanding the enzyme mechanism could lead to new ways to produce methane as a fuel or chemical feedstock

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May 20, 2016 at 04:12PM The Caramel Factory, LLC Issues An Allergy Alert

The Caramel Factory, LLC of Batesville, MS, is recalling a number of candies, chocolates and baked goods for undeclared allergens. People who have allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, and/or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Study resolves how methane-producing microbes generate the important gas

Understanding the enzyme mechanism could lead to new ways to produce methane as a fuel or chemical feedstock

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Phase-change material could help electronics compute like neurons

Nanosized device made from a chalcogenide performs neuronlike calculations

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May 18, 2016 at 05:13PM The ethical aspects of assessing the impacts of public agricultural research

The ninth and latest statement by the INRA-CIRAD Ethics Committee concerns assessment of the impacts of public agricultural research. Such assessments serve to prove the commitment to social and environmental responsibility of public research organizations.

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May 18, 2016 at 05:54PM Logging roads: they disrupt forests, but foster the regeneration of logged trees

Work by researchers from CIRAD and the University of Bangor has shown that in the Congo Basin, in 30 years, almost 90% of the roads built by forestry firms have been abandoned and successfully recolonized by vegetation. These results demonstrate that the environmental impact of disused roads is less marked than expected, but also show that biomass production remains affected for a substantial period of time.

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May 20, 2016 at 12:52AM Expanded Recall Period of Certain Sunflower Kernel Products Due to Possible Contamination By Listeria Monocytogenes

TORONTO - As a precaution, SunOpta expanded its voluntary recall of a limited number of sunflower kernel products that 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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Combination inhibitor fights drug-resistant cancer

Strategy could help patients whose malignancies sidestep drugs that hit key cancer target mTOR

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Fully synthetic method can create thousands of antibiotic candidates

Approach generates macrolides in a modular way, starting from simple building blocks

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May 18, 2016 at 05:54PM Pistes forestières : elles perturbent la forêt, mais favorisent la régénération des arbres exploités

Des travaux menés par les chercheurs du Cirad et de l’Université de Bangor montrent que dans le bassin du Congo, en 30 ans, près de 90 % des pistes aménagées par les exploitants forestiers ont été abandonnées et recolonisées avec succès par la végétation. Ces résultats révèlent que l’impact environnemental des pistes désaffectées est plus limité que prévu, mais indiquent aussi que la production de biomasse demeure affectée pour longtemps.

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May 18, 2016 at 05:13PM Enjeux éthiques de l’évaluation des impacts de la recherche publique agronomique

Le 9e et dernier avis du comité d’éthique Inra-Cirad traite de l’évaluation des impacts de la recherche publique agronomique. Cette évaluation contribue à l’expression de la responsabilité sociale et environnementale pour les instituts de recherche publique.

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May 18, 2016 at 02:27PM Lupus Therapies Continue to Evolve

May is National Lupus Awareness Month, a time to think about lupus and the challenges it presents to patients. Learn about this chronic, autoimmune disease and the promise of future therapies.

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May 18, 2016 at 01:45AM Well Care Compounding Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Statewide Recall of All Sterile Compounded Products Due to Lack Of Assurance if Sterility Concerns

Well Care Compounding Pharmacy, Las Vegas, Nevada is performing a voluntary statewide recall in Nevada on all unexpired sterile compounded products due to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) concern over lack of sterility assurance. The recall impacts all sterile compounded products distributed between 01/01/2016-04/29/2016.

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May 17, 2016 at 12:23AM The Quaker Oats Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars Due to Possible Health Risk

The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of a small quantity of Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars after an ingredient supplier was found to have distributed sunflower kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L.mono). There have been no reported illnesses to date. However, Quaker is initiating the voluntary recall in an abundance of caution to protect public health.

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May 17, 2016 at 12:12AM Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Various Dr. Praeger's and Ungar's Products Related to CRF Frozen Vegetable Recall for Possible Health Risk

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling various not-ready-to-eat frozen food items due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This voluntary action is being undertaken in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration because the recalled products contain vegetables that are part of the recent CRF Frozen Foods recall.

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Sunbaked pavement sealcoat may release toxic compounds

Sunlight might convert carcinogenic PAH compounds in coal-tar-based sealants into more toxic derivatives

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May 16, 2016 at 06:56PM FDA Provides Update on Jerky Pet Treat Investigation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today updated its ongoing investigation into pet illnesses and deaths in animals that ate jerky pet treats.

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White House announces microbiome initiative

Half a billion will go toward studying microbe communities on Earth

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White House announces microbiome initiative

Half a billion will go toward studying microbe communities on Earth

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May 16, 2016 at 03:32PM A Precautionary Recall of Three Cases of The Farmers Market Chopped Asian Salad Kit is Announced Due to Possible Exposure to Allergens

A precautionary recall of three cases (containing 6 salads each) of 6.25 ounce The Farmers Market Chopped Asian Salad Kit with Product Code G126B22 and Use-by Date of May 20, 2016 has been issued due to possible exposure to undeclared allergens (soy, almonds, wheat). The product, manufactured by Fresh Express, was marketed and distributed by Giant Eagle Inc.

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T cells tug on antigens

Tiny forces could help immune cells discriminate between friend and foe

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Vaccine blocks the drug’s high in mice

Vaccine blocks the drug’s high in mice

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For radical enzyme catalysis, an organometallic intermediate is pinpointed

An iron-sulfur cluster may bind 5′-deoxyadenosyl in enzymes that use S-adenosylmethionine

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Protein dance on nanoparticle surface revealed

NMR technique glimpses ubiquitin dynamics on nanoparticle

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Improving an old tool to treat opioid overdoses

As overdose deaths climb, drugmakers and activists are working to make naloxone easier to use and a staple of medicine cabinets

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Artist explores the blackest black, and wasps build with a colorful palette

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For radical enzyme catalysis, an organometallic intermediate is pinpointed

An iron-sulfur cluster may bind 5′-deoxyadenosyl in enzymes that use S-adenosylmethionine

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Protein dance on nanoparticle surface revealed

NMR technique glimpses ubiquitin dynamics on nanoparticle

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