Antarctic ozone hole shows signs of repair

New study documents increase in O₃ levels for the first time

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June 30, 2016 at 03:46PM FDA Fifth Biannual Progress Report on Judicious Use of Antimicrobials in Food-producing Animals

This CVM Update is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s fifth progress report highlighting its recent actions to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals.

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June 28, 2016 at 11:42AM Victoria pineapples | Quality products in any agroclimatic conditions

In Réunion, Queen Victoria pineapples are grown under different climatic conditions, but also with different fertilisation and irrigation practices. In these conditions, their development and especially the quality of fruit are highly variable. Their sweetness, which is very popular with consumers, may therefore be difficult for producers to predict. To enable them to better manage their plots and the quality of their fruit, a team from CIRAD has just simulated pineapple growth and sugar content at harvest according to climate and to cultural practices.

The Queen Victoria pineapples grown in Réunion are very sweet, and are particularly popular with consumers. However, for producers, that sweetness is difficult to predict. This variety is grown under different climatic conditions, but also with different fertilization and irrigation practices. In these conditions, their development and especially the quality of fruit are highly variable. To help producers manage their plots and the quality of their fruit better, a team from CIRAD has recommended using a simulation model (Simpiña-Sugar) derived from work on peaches. The model serves to simulate pineapple growth and sugar content at harvest according to climate and to cropping practices.

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Structure of Ebola virus’s glycoprotein reveals an Achilles heel

Drug designers may want to target a region that destabilizes the pathogen’s infection machinery

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Structure of Ebola virus’s glycoprotein reveals an Achilles heel

Drug designers may want to target a region that destabilizes the pathogen’s infection machinery

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A sound device corrals bacteria in blood

Microfluidic device uses sound waves to concentrate bacteria from blood samples for diagnosing sepsis

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A sound device corrals bacteria in blood

Microfluidic device uses sound waves to concentrate bacteria from blood samples for diagnosing sepsis

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New method used to discover potential helium source

Technique could alleviate recurrent shortages of the noble element, used in scientific instruments

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June 28, 2016 at 03:00PM Raw Dough's a Raw Deal and Could Make You Sick

Eating raw dough or batter could make you sick. Whether you're baking at home, making flour-based 'play' clay, or eating at a restaurant that offers the kids raw dough to play with until the food comes, do not eat it. And make sure your kids don't, either.

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June 24, 2016 at 05:15PM Agrimonde−Terra: the narrow roads to global food security

How will agricultural land occupation change in the coming decades? As a result of which factors? How will the tensions between food security and climate change mitigation pan out? The Agrimonde-Terra foresight study, conducted by scientists from CIRAD and INRA with the support of global experts, set out to answer these questions via five land use and food security scenarios.

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June 28, 2016 at 11:42AM Ananas Victoria | Une production de qualité en toute condition agroclimatique

A la Réunion, l’ananas Queen Victoria développe une saveur sucrée particulièrement appréciée des consommateurs. Mais, pour les producteurs, l'obtention de cette saveur peut s'avérer difficile à anticiper. Cette variété d'ananas est en effet cultivée dans des conditions climatiques contrastées, mais aussi selon différentes pratiques de fertilisation et d’irrigation. Dans ces conditions, son développement et, surtout, la qualité de ses fruits sont très variables. Pour aider les producteurs à mieux gérer leurs parcelles et la qualité de leurs fruits, une équipe du Cirad propose d'utiliser un modèle de simulation déjà développé pour la pêche. Ce modèle permet de simuler la croissance de l’ananas et sa concentration en sucres à la récolte en fonction, simultanément, du climat et des pratiques culturales.

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How spongy silicon could open new doors in bioelectronics

New form of silicon boosts element’s biocompatibility and activates neurons with an assist from light

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June 27, 2016 at 06:22PM IKEA N.A. Services, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Almond, Hazelnut in the CHOKLAD MORK and CHOKLAD MORK 70% Dark Chocolate Bars, Net Wt. 3.5 oz.

IKEA recalls CHOKLAD MORK UPC Code 100293927003 and CHOKLAD MORK 70% UPC Code 1203080940009 Dark Chocolate Bars, Net Wt. 3.5 oz. are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and Almonds.

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June 27, 2016 at 05:02PM Purina Animal Nutrition Initiates Recall of Purina Medicated Sheep Feed due to Elevated Copper Level

Purina Animal Nutrition LLC of Arden Hills, Minnesota, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Purina Lamb Grower B30 Medicated Sheep Feed packaged in the green and white generic paper LAND O LAKES Feed bags.

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Chemical method offers a new approach for confirming the identifying of white wines

The proof-of-principle sensor is based on fluorescence quenching of polyelectrolytes by wine chemicals

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Nanoparticles that teach immune cells tolerance could treat diabetes

Gold particles help reprogram the immune system to stop attacking insulin-producing cells

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C&EN talks with Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut

The chemist talks about feeling weightless, growing crystals, and recycling pee into air on the Mir Space Station 25 years ago

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Could stereopurity reinvigorate the antisense field?

Wave Life Sciences’ oligonucleotide technology will face its first true tests this year

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Chemical method offers a new approach for confirming the identifying of white wines

The proof-of-principle sensor is based on fluorescence quenching of polyelectrolytes by wine chemicals

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PCBs and other organic pollutants reach the deep ocean

Persistent organic pollutants detected 2,500 meters deep in the Atlantic Ocean, but at concentrations not acutely toxic to aquatic organisms

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Adventures in analytical chemistry: Looking for Shakespeare’s inspiration and finding protein with pop

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June 25, 2016 at 04:32AM Sunflower kernel recall impacts Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars & Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars

General Mills announced today a voluntary national recall of four specific flavors of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The recall is being issued as part of sunflower kernel supplier SunOpta’s ongoing national recall for the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. General Mills has not received any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses related to this supplier issue.

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June 24, 2016 at 11:33PM Recall For Undeclared Allergen Taken as Part of FDA's Safety Advisory Regarding Grain Craft Flour Recall

The Father's Table of Sanford, Florida, is voluntarily recalling 2,099 cases of cheesecakes sold by Gordon Food Service through retail and food service outlets under the GFS label as a result of a recall by one of The Father's Table's flour suppliers, Grain Craft.

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June 24, 2016 at 09:54PM Creative Snacks Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts and Soy in Select The Fresh Market Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix Bags

Creative Snacks Co. of Greensboro, North Carolina has issued a precautionary recall on a small quantity of The Fresh Market 12.3 ounce Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix bags (UPC 00737094218386) due to the possibility of a mislabeled back label which does not declare Peanuts and Soy on the allergen statement but are included in the contents of the trail mix. According to the company, a total of 186 cases (2,604 units) produced on June 3, 2016 containing The Fresh Market Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix could include a label for The Fresh Market Lightly Salted TFM Supreme Nut Mix.

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June 24, 2016 at 09:20PM Figi's Issues Recall Alert Due To Possible Health Risk

Figi's Companies, Inc of Marshfield, WI is recalling the following 2 products that are related to the SunOpta sunflower kernel recall, 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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June 24, 2016 at 05:15PM Agrimonde − Terra : les voies étroites de la sécurité alimentaire mondiale

Comment évolueront les surfaces agricoles dans les prochaines décennies ? Sous l’influence de quels facteurs ? Comment s’exprimeront les tensions entre sécurité alimentaire et atténuation du changement climatique ? Élaborée par des scientifiques du Cirad et de l’Inra avec l’appui d’experts internationaux, l’étude prospective Agrimonde - Terra tente de répondre à ces questions grâce à cinq scénarios d’évolution des usages des terres et de la sécurité alimentaire.

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USGS finds data fraud, closes chemistry lab

Misconduct has led to delays and 1 retraction in environmental quality measurements reports

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June 24, 2016 at 03:38AM Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Honey Maid Teddy Grahams Cinnamon Cubs Product Sold in Foodservice Channels in the U.S.

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a nationwide voluntary recall in the United States of the Honey Maid Teddy Grahams Cinnamon Cubs Graham Snacks sold only in Foodservice channels (not supermarkets). This recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution following notification of a wheat flour recall by Grain Craft, a third-party flour supplier to one of our external manufacturers due to the potential for undeclared low levels of peanut residue in the flour.

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June 24, 2016 at 02:50AM Radagast Pet Food, Inc. Is Voluntarily Recalling Four Lots Of Frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet® Due To Possibly Salmonella And Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. (Portland, OR) has announced a voluntary recall of four lots of frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet products, sold in 8oz., 16oz., and 24oz. tubs, and free 1oz sample cups, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

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June 24, 2016 at 02:50AM Radagast Pet Food, Inc. Is Voluntarily Recalling Four Lots Of Frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet® Due To Possibly Salmonella And Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. (Portland, OR) has announced a voluntary recall of four lots of frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet products, sold in 8oz., 16oz., and 24oz. tubs, and free 1oz sample cups, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

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June 24, 2016 at 02:38AM Michael’s® Naturopathic Programs Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in The Dietary Supplement Cholesterol Metabolism Factors™

Michael’s® Naturopathic Programs of San Antonio Texas is recalling certain lots of the dietary supplement Cholesterol Metabolism Factors™, because it may contain undeclared milk (in the form of calcium caseinate) and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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June 23, 2016 at 08:32PM Atlantic Spice Recalls Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted, Tropical Mix and Cranberry Health Mix Because of Possible Health Risk

Atlantic Spice Company Inc. of North Truro, MA, is recalling it’s 16 ounce packages of Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted, Tropical Mix and Cranberry Health Mix snacks 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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Biologists evolve a reverse transcriptase that can proofread

The enzyme copies RNA into DNA without making mistakes

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Encontrada una molécula quiral en una nube interestelar

El óxido de propileno interestelar podría ser clave en la quiralidad de la vida

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June 23, 2016 at 02:59PM Whole Genome Sequencing: Cracking the Genetic Code for Foodborne Illness

Increasingly, FDA has used whole genome sequencing to support investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks. Industry is also starting to use whole genome sequencing to monitor food manufacturing for bacteria and take steps to prevent potential outbreaks.

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June 23, 2016 at 12:24AM Bolthouse Farms Voluntarily Recalls Protein Beverages Due to Possible Spoilage

Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling a selection of protein drinks due to possible spoilage that may cause the beverages to appear lumpy, taste unpleasant and have an off odor.

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June 22, 2016 at 06:22PM Snyder’s-Lance Is Issuing an Allergy Alert for Lance Oyster Crackers

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for certain code dates of their Lance brand Oyster Crackers. This action is the direct result of a recent recall by the wheat flour supplier, Grain Craft, due to certain lots of flour that may contain low levels of undeclared peanut residue. The Oyster Crackers subject to the recall may have been produced using the recalled flour and, as a result, this product may contain low levels of undeclared peanut residue.

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June 22, 2016 at 06:02PM Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Certain Graham Products

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling certain graham crumbs because they were made using Grain Craft flour which may have contained undeclared allergen peanut residue. To date, there have been no reported illnesses related to the affected product.

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June 22, 2016 at 04:27PM Bois modifiés thermiquement : un contrôle de qualité adapté au contexte industriel

La modification thermique du bois consiste à chauffer le matériau plusieurs heures à haute température. Ce traitement confère au bois de nouvelles propriétés chimiques et mécaniques, en particulier une meilleure résistance aux pourritures. Mais ces propriétés diffèrent selon les modalités du traitement et selon les essences et les produits, finis ou non, issus du bois naturel. Les propriétés des bois traités peuvent donc être très différentes d'une entreprise à une autre et il est indispensable d'en contrôler la qualité. Pour assurer un contrôle qualité de ces bois, le Cirad et ses partenaires ont identifié les méthodes les mieux adaptées au contexte industriel telles que comme la spectroscopie, la thermogravimétrie, les analyses chimiques et les essais mécaniques. Ils ont pour cela mené une vaste étude bibliographique sur les méthodes d’analyse de la qualité des bois modifiés thermiquement, leurs avantages, leurs inconvénients et, surtout, leur possibilité d’installation chez les industriels.

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June 22, 2016 at 04:11AM Marin Foods Specialties, Inc. Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts Sold at Whole Foods Market® Stores in CA, NV, OR, and WA Due to Possible Health Risk

Marin Foods Specialties, Inc. of Byron, CA, is recalling packaged raw macadamia nuts sold in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington Whole Foods Market stores due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is 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 21, 2016 at 11:29PM Pinnacle Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of C&W Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W Petite Peas Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of C&W Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W Petite Peas because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is 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 21, 2016 at 11:11PM Greenland Trading Corporation Recalls Al Rasheed Sardine Because of Possible Health Risk

Greenland Trading Corporation of Paterson, New Jersey is recalling AI Rasheed Sardine, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

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June 21, 2016 at 09:07PM Dutch Treat Foods Recalls Sweet Pea Pasta Salad Because of Potential Health Risk

Dutch Treat Foods, Inc., of Zeeland, MI, is voluntarily recalling 3087 pounds of Sweet Pea Pasta Salad due to one ingredient in the product being recalled by one of its suppliers. The product is being recalled due to the potential of being 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 21, 2016 at 03:43PM Coping With Memory Loss

A look at various causes of memory loss and treatment approaches.

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June 20, 2016 at 10:52PM Molly & Drew Voluntarily Recalls Three Lots of American Original Beer Bread Mix Because of Possible Health Risk

Molly & Drew of Sac City, IA is recalling three lots (L1215A, L1215B, and L1215C) of AMERICAN ORIGINAL BEER BREAD MIX sold in retail because it may be contaminated with E. coli O121 bacteria.

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June 20, 2016 at 07:24PM FDA Announces Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Grant Application Open Period Due August 12, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an open period for applications for grants to support the development of new animal drugs intended for minor species or minor uses in major species (major species are horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, turkeys and chickens).

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PCBs and other organic pollutants reach the deep ocean

Persistent organic pollutants extend 2,500 m deep in the Atlantic Ocean, but at concentrations not acutely toxic to deep-sea organisms

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June 20, 2016 at 04:11PM Let's Do Lunch, Inc., dba Integrated Food Service, Voluntarily Recalls Certain Ready-To-Eat Sandwiches Because Of Possible Health Risk

Let’s Do Lunch, Inc., dba Integrated Food Service (IFS), is voluntarily recalling certain ready-to-eat sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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June 20, 2016 at 04:09PM Fresh Express Issues Precautionary Recall of a Small Quantity of Caesar Salad Kits Due to an Undeclared Walnut Allergen

Fresh Express Incorporated issued a precautionary recall of a small quantity of 7.6 ounce net weight Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kits when it was learned that two bags of salad kits were mistakenly packed with incorrect condiments including walnuts, a tree nut allergen. According to the company, a total of 2,449 cases could possibly contain the wrong condiment packet and are subject to the precautionary recall.

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June 20, 2016 at 03:12PM FDA Reminds Retail Establishments of Upcoming Changes to the Use of Antibiotics in Food Animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter reminding retail establishments that sell medically important antimicrobials for use in feed or water for food animals that the marketing status of those products will change from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx) or to veterinary feed directive (VFD) at the end of calendar year 2016.

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June 20, 2016 at 12:37PM Le Cirad participe à la Nuit de l'Agro-écologie

Le Cirad participe avec l'Inra à la Nuit de l'Agro-écologie le 23 juin à 18h à Montpellier SupAgro. Au programme de la soirée : des présentations d'un MOOC en Agro-écologie et d'un projet innovant en protection agroécologique des cultures maraîchères, et un débat "L'Agro-écologie : effet de mode ou projet de société ?".

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June 20, 2016 at 12:37PM Le Cirad participe à la Nuit de l'Agroécologie

Le Cirad participe avec l'Inra à la Nuit de l'Agro-écologie le 23 juin à 18h à Montpellier SupAgro. Au programme de la soirée : des présentations d'un MOOC en Agro-écologie et d'un projet innovant mené par le Cirad au Bénin, et un débat "L'Agro-écologie : effet de mode ou projet de société ?

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June 17, 2016 at 03:57PM International Conference, 12-14 Dec. 2016 | Agri-Chains and Sustainable Development: linking local and global dynamics

CIRAD is working with a range of partners to organize an international conference on "Agri-Chains and Sustainable Development: linking local and global dynamics". The aim of the event is to debate the role of agricultural value chains in translating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into reality. Up to 250 development researchers and players are expected to attend, from 12 to 14 December 2016.

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Discovery of covalent ligands on the proteome-wide scale

Fragments bind to proteins previously thought undruggable

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Bone hormone boosts exercise performance

A protein released by bones activates muscle to metabolize glucose and fatty acids, delaying exhaustion and improving performance

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Cleaning up tar-contaminated sediments using renewable and recycled materials

A biosurfactant from corn gluten meal and hemp combined with polystyrene could reduce remediation costs

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C&EN talks with Joanna Fowler, radiochemistry pioneer

The retired Brookhaven chemist looks back on her career developing radiotracers for brain imaging

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Does nanomedicine have a delivery problem?

Experts debate controversial paper that suggests delivery efficiencies for cancer nanomedicines are low and not improving

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Discovery of covalent ligands on the proteome-wide scale

Fragments bind to proteins previously thought undruggable

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Oxidation state +10 a possibility

Should chemists be able to prepare it, the platinum oxide [PtO4]2+ would set a new standard for highest oxidation state in a compound

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C&EN talks with Joanna Fowler, radiochemistry pioneer

The retired Brookhaven chemist looks back on her career developing radiotracers for brain imaging

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June 18, 2016 at 03:52PM National Frozen Foods Corporation Recalls Frozen Green Peas and Frozen Mixed Vegetables Because of Possible Health Risk

National Frozen Foods Corporation of Seattle, WA, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat frozen green peas and frozen mixed vegetables 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.

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June 18, 2016 at 03:36AM HP Hood LLC Voluntarily Recalls Protein Drinks From Its Sacramento Facility Due To Premature Spoilage

Out of an abundance of caution and with an emphasis on its customers' wellness and safety, HP Hood LLC of Lynnefield, MA, is voluntarily recalling certain code dates of protein drinks from its Sacramento, CA, facility, due to the potential for premature product spoilage.

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June 18, 2016 at 02:46AM Tippin's Gourmet Pies, LLC Announces the Recall of Tippin's Key Lime Pie for the Presence of Undeclared Peanut Residue Due to Supplier Recall

Tippin’s Gourmet Pies, LLC of Kansas City, KS, today is voluntarily recalling select Key Lime Pies because they may contain flour with undeclared peanut residue. Tippin's initiated the recall after we became aware that our supplier, Kellogg Company, was conducting a recall of graham cracker crumbs because they may contain undeclared peanut residue.

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June 18, 2016 at 02:43AM GMJ Natural Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey Protein in "Jugo Moringa Plus Antioxidant 32 Fl Oz Jug"

GMJ Natural Products Inc. of Anaheim, Ca, is recalling its 32 fl oz jugs of Jugo Moringa Plus Antioxidant because they may contain undeclared whey protein. People who have allergies to milk or soy lecithin run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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June 18, 2016 at 01:37AM Earnest Eats Recalls Earnest Eats Dark Chocolate Almond Chewy Granola Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

Earnest Eats of Solana Beach, CA, is voluntarily recalling Earnest Eats Dark Chocolate Almond Bars 6.2 oz. cartons only with the specific lot codes indicated below because they contain sunflower seeds 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 18, 2016 at 01:12AM Gardner Pie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Cheesecakes and Key Lime Pies Sold Between 4/11/16 and 6/14/16 Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Residue

Gardner Pie Company of Akron, Ohio is recalling Cheesecakes and Key Lime Pies sold in our Retail Outlet store between 4/11/2016 and 6/14/2016, because they may contain undeclared peanut residue. While those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing peanut allergens, the FDA has stated that the amount of peanut exposure from use of the flours and affected products is considered to be low and not expected to cause adverse reactions in the vast majority of peanut allergic consumers.

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Ultrasound implant safely opens blood-brain barrier in patients

New method could help anticancer drugs reach brain tumors

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Protein cages made in the lab resemble protective virus constructs

Self-assembled icosahedral structures might one day be used for drug packaging and delivery

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June 17, 2016 at 04:57PM FDA Announces 2016 Stakeholder Meetings on Reauthorization of Two Animal Drug User Fee Programs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two notices to request that public stakeholders notify FDA of their intent to participate in periodic consultation meetings on reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA) programs and has extended the dates to register for these meetings.

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June 17, 2016 at 03:57PM Conférence internationale 12-14 déc. 2016 | Filières agricoles et développement durable: lier dynamiques locales et globales

Le Cirad organise, avec une grande diversité de partenaires, une conférence internationale sur le thème ‘Filières agricoles et développement durable : lier dynamiques locales et globales’. L’événement a pour objectif de débattre du rôle des filières agricoles dans la mise en œuvre des objectifs du développement durable (ODD). Il rassemblera, du 12 au 14 décembre 2016, à Montpellier, près de 250 chercheurs et acteurs du développement.

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June 17, 2016 at 04:24AM Kashi Company Expands Date Codes of Two Products Related to Previously Announced Recall of Snack Bars and Bear Naked Granola

Kashi Company of Solana Beach, Calif., is amending the date codes for Kashi GOLEAN Honey Pecan Baklava Bars and Bear Naked Soft Baked Granola, Cinnamon + Sunflower Butter related to its previously announced recall of snack bars and granola that contain ingredients made from sunflower seeds distributed by its supplier, SunOpta, that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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June 17, 2016 at 04:09AM Zupan's Markets Initiates Voluntary Recall of Macaroni Salad With Cheddar Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

Zupan's Markets is initiating a voluntary recall of its Macaroni Salad with Cheddar Cheese 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. 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 17, 2016 at 04:07AM Essential Foods Recalls Four Flavors of Globespun Gourmet Wraps Because of Possible Health Risk

Essential Foods Inc. of Seattle, Washington is voluntarily recalling four flavors of Globespun Gourmet 8oz wraps because an ingredient (peas) 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 17, 2016 at 02:38AM Kroger Supplier Expands Sunflower Products Recall

The Kroger Co. of Cinncinati, OH, today announced it has expanded a recall of several products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes following supplier SunOpta's expansion of its voluntary recall this week. Earlier this month, SunOpta indicated its sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which could result in severe illness to those individuals who may consume these products.

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June 17, 2016 at 01:39AM Crescent Specialty Foods Inc. Recalls Raw Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk

Crescent Specialty Foods, Inc. of Everett, WA is voluntarily recalling 6 oz. bags of Crescent Pistachio Raw, UPC Code: 8 95296 00103 5 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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June 16, 2016 at 10:20PM HelloFresh Recalls Frozen Peas Because of Possible Health Risk

HelloFresh of New York, N.Y. is recalling frozen peas due to notification from a supplier that the peas have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The peas were included in HelloFresh recipe kits delivered the week of June 11-15, 2016 and the weeks of March 12-25, 2016.

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Chiral molecule found in interstellar cloud

Interstellar propylene oxide could shed light on life’s handedness

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June 16, 2016 at 05:12PM Armour-Eckrich Meats Recalls Armour Snackmakers Keebler Animal Crackers Due to the Presence of Undeclared Peanut Residue

Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC, of Lisle, IL, today announced that it is voluntarily recalling Armour Snackmakers Keebler Animal Crackers because they contain animal cracker cookies with undeclared peanut residue.

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June 16, 2016 at 02:56PM The Facts on the FDA's New Tobacco Rule

Tobacco use is a major threat to public health and smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. A new rule has extended the FDA's regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, all cigars, hookah, and pipe tobacco. Learn how this rule affects you and how the FDA is preventing youth from using tobacco products and protecting the public health.

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June 15, 2016 at 11:56PM Sinosharp Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in "Chocolate Flavored Cookies"

Sinosharp Import & Export Co., Ltd of Ridgewood, NY, is recalling its 13.74 oz and 2.2 lbs packages of "Chocolate Flavored Cookies" because this product contains undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

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June 15, 2016 at 11:09PM Frito-Lay Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In Select Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos Tortilla Chips

Frito-Lay announced a limited voluntary recall of select Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos tortilla chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos tortilla chips. The recalled product also includes additional undeclared ingredients including Yellow 5, Artificial Flavor, Tomato Powder, other Artificial Color (including Yellow 6 and Red 40), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid and Red and Green Bell Pepper Powder.

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Chemists engineer metalloproteins with novel activities

New protein engineering method yields proteins capable of catalyzing reactions not seen before in biology

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June 15, 2016 at 03:39PM Mars Chocolate North America Issues Allergy Alert for Select Varieties of Combos For Potential Undeclared Peanut Residue

Today, Mars Chocolate North America announced a voluntary recall of certain varieties and limited dates of production of COMBOS Cheddar Cheese Pretzel, COMBOS Cheddar Cheese Cracker, COMBOS Pizzeria Pretzel, COMBOS Sweet and Salt Caramel Pretzel, COMBOS Pepperoni Cracker, COMBOS Buffalo Pretzel. While those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing peanut allergens, the amount of peanut exposure from use of the flours and affected products is considered to be low and not expected to cause adverse health effects in the vast majority of peanut allergic consumers.

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June 14, 2016 at 11:23PM Simple Health LLC Announces The Recall of Tosi Cappuccino Crunch SuperBites For Undeclared Allergens

Simple Health LLC of Anaheim, CA is recalling Tosi Cappuccino Crunch SuperBites because product labels failed to declare the food allergens Milk and Soy.

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Bioprinted placenta model could point to preeclampsia treatments

3-D printed cell array could allow scientists to study the role of trophoblast migration in preeclampsia

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Green success stories: The 2016 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

Annual awards recognize chemical innovations that prevent pollution and promote sustainability

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June 14, 2016 at 02:26AM Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Certain Snacks for Potential Undeclared Peanut Residue Due to Flour Supplier Recall

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) today announced that it is voluntarily recalling certain varieties and limited dates of production of Mother's, Keebler, Kellogg's Special K brownies, Murray and Famous Amos snacks and cookies because they may contain undeclared peanut residue. Kellogg initiated the recall after its supplier, Grain Craft, recalled wheat flour that has the potential to contain low levels of peanut residue.

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June 13, 2016 at 10:05PM Honey Bunchie, LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Gourmet Honey Bars That Contain SunOpta Sunflower Kernels due to Possible Health Risk

Longmont, CO.-- Honey Bunchie, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited number of Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars that contain SunOpta sunflower kernels that have the potential of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is 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, 2016 at 08:59PM Creative Snacks Co. Issues Further Expanded Recall on Sunflower Seeds and Trail Mixes Including Sunflower Seeds Due to Possible Health Risk

Creative Snacks Co. of Greensboro, North Carolina is expanding their recall of specific lot codes of bulk and packaged sunflower seed products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. We have been notified by SunOpta, our sunflower seed supplier, that the company has issued a further expanded voluntary recall for sunflower seeds that were processed in their Crookston, Minnesota facility between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.

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June 13, 2016 at 08:53PM Update to Frito-Lay Recall of Select Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided

Frito-Lay today issued an update to its previously announced voluntary recall of select Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided due to a potential undeclared peanut allergen. The specific Rold Gold products remain unchanged.

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Green success stories: The 2016 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

Annual awards recognize chemical innovations that prevent pollution and promote sustainability

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June 13, 2016 at 02:00PM Adding Folic Acid to Corn Masa Flour May Prevent Birth Defects

When consumed by women before and during pregnancy, folic acid, a B vitamin, may help to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). A recent FDA action has made that easier for Hispanic women.

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June 13, 2016 at 11:27AM Nuit de l'agroécologie

Des débats citoyens autour de l'agriculture, organisés par le ministère de l'Agriculture. Avec la participation du Cirad.

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June 13, 2016 at 11:18AM Transition climatique, énergétique et écologique pour une planète durable

Rencontres scientifiques de l'Alliance nationale de recherche pour l'environnement (Allenvi) dont le Cirad est membre.

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June 10, 2016 at 11:50AM Bois et forêts des tropiques No. 327

A new issue of the journal Bois et forêts des Tropiques, published by CIRAD. All items are free to access on the website of the magazine.

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Transcription activation complex analyzed in high-def

Researchers determine detailed crystal structure of a protein-DNA assembly that controls transcription of a specific gene

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Could crime scene bloodstains reveal a person’s age and the time of the crime?

Forensic assay measures concentrations of a blood enzyme that can distinguish minors from adults and the age of a blood splatter

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Sticky nanopollen particles pack an antibacterial punch

Silica particles that mimic the rough surface of pollen grains increase the potency of an antibacterial protein

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Chemical reaction lights the way for tracking microRNA in living organisms

Imaging probes provide first-ever technique for visualizing small RNA sequences that control gene expression in vivo

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Mercury sandwich complex snags fluoride

Exotic mercury-anion binding in anticrown complex could be a gateway to new chemistry

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Diverse sources release pharmaceutical compounds to water

Sewer overflows and septic fields add to environmental contamination

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Periodic Graphics: The chemistry of dentistry

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning surveys the compounds dentists use to keep your pearly whites healthy

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HPLC struggles with its version of Moore’s Law

Technique confronts practical limitations in pursuit of greater speed and accuracy

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Transcription activation complex analyzed in high-def

Researchers determine detailed crystal structure of a protein-DNA assembly that controls transcription of a specific gene

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Could crime scene bloodstains reveal a person’s age and the time of the crime?

Forensic assay measures concentrations of a blood enzyme that can distinguish minors from adults and the age of a blood splatter

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Chemical reaction lights the way for tracking microRNA in living organisms

Imaging probes provide first-ever technique for visualizing small RNA sequences that control gene expression in vivo

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Mercury sandwich complex snags fluoride

Exotic mercury-anion binding in anticrown complex could be a gateway to new chemistry

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50 years of HPLC

A look back at the history of high-performance liquid chromatography and the column-packing materials that enabled its success

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HPLC struggles with its version of Moore’s Law

Technique confronts practical limitations in pursuit of greater speed and accuracy

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June 10, 2016 at 10:10PM NoGii Voluntarily Recalls Nuts About Berries Paleo Bars Because of Possible Health Risk Related to Sunflower Seeds

NoGii is voluntarily recalling its Nuts About Berries Paleo Bars 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. 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 10, 2016 at 09:46PM Bounce USA Recalls Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls Because of Possible Health Risk

Bounce USA of Bend, Oregon is voluntary recalling the Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls (newly named Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls) 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. 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 10, 2016 at 09:06PM Post Consumer Brands Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Great Grains Protein Blend – Honey, Oats & Seeds Cereal Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Post Consumer Brands is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Great Grains Protein Blend – Honey, Oats & Seeds cereal because it contains sunflower seeds that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The sunflower seeds were obtained from a supplier, SunOpta, which recalled its ingredient.

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June 10, 2016 at 01:04PM Observation de la Terre en Afrique : enjeux de développement

Organisé dans le cadre du Toulouse Space Show 2016, par le Cirad avec IGN International, le CNES, et l'IRD.

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June 10, 2016 at 12:14PM Dictionnaire des sciences animales

Ce dictionnaire en ligne, réalisé par le Cirad, comporte 31 051 articles sur des mots et des expressions concernant les animaux, ou en rapport avec les animaux tels leurs écosystèmes et leur élevage, particulièrement dans les régions chaudes. Plus de 9 000 photos ou dessins illustrent cet ouvrage.

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June 10, 2016 at 11:50AM Bois et forêts des tropiques N°327

Un nouveau numéro de la revue Bois et forêts des tropiques, éditée par le Cirad. Tous les articles sont en accès libre et gratuit sur le site web de la revue.

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June 10, 2016 at 02:32AM Fal Foods USA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in DF Mavens Chocolate Almond Fudge Frozen Bars

Fal Foods USA, Inc. (Fal Foods USA) is voluntarily recalling one lot of DF Mavens brand Chocolate Almond Fudge Frozen Bars produced in our Astoria, New York, plant, because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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Outsourcing flourishes for synthetic biology firms

Ginkgo Bioworks, Amryis partner with firms that supply millions of DNA base pairs

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June 09, 2016 at 11:29PM Hershey Issues Voluntary Recall of SoFit Products Due to Expanded Supplier Recall of Sunflower Seeds

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand after a supplier who provides sunflower seeds for the products expanded its recall on June 1. The supplier SunOpta issued a recall after discovering that it produced sunflower seeds that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Rock chemistry could solidify CO2 for storage

Reactions with basalt mineralize greenhouse gas to carbonate in two years

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June 09, 2016 at 02:52PM FDA Announces Draft Guidance for Sponsors of Certain Oncology Drugs for Companion Animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is releasing recommendations for sponsors of investigational oncology drugs for use as single agents in companion animals (e.g., dogs, cats, and horses) on the contents of their New Animal Drug Application (NADA).

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June 09, 2016 at 01:29AM Rucker's Wholesale and Service Co. Recalls Sunflower Kernel, Sweet & Salty Mix, Cajun Hot Mix Because Of Possible Health Risk

Rucker's Wholesale and Service Co of Bridgeport, IL is voluntarily recalling Sunflower Kernels, Sweet & Salty Mix, and Cajun Hot Mix 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.

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June 08, 2016 at 10:08PM Taylors Candy Inc. Recalls "Stuckey’s Sunflower Kernels" Because of Possible Health Risk

Taylors Candy, Inc. of Alsip, IL under advice from its supplier is recalling Stuckey’s bags of Sunflower Kernels 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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Could crime scene bloodstains reveal a person’s age and the time of the crime?

Forensic assay measures concentrations of a blood enzyme that varies with age

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