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How would you like your tomato to be able to protect you from Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s Disease is believed to be caused by the accumulation of beta-amyloid, a toxic insoluble fibrous protein in the brain, which leads to the death of neurons. Thus, to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are trying to […]
We’ve already discussed what good probiotics do our gut health, as well as in preventing allergies and eczema.
In a new study, scientists even reinforced this anti-allergy powers by http://”>genetically engineering Lactococcus lactis bacteria to secrete murine interleukin-10 (IL-10), and subsequently help treat food sensitivities and intolerances.
Writing in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Frossard […]
Food crops are being genetically modified usually to come up with more robust -and therefore more productive and profitable- varieties or to improve its nutritional content. Take for example my previous post on tomatoes with enhanced flavonol content.
Those who oppose the use of genetically modified crops, however, are concerned that such food may cause food […]
If it would lessen your risk for contracting heart disease or type-2 diabetes, would you eat tomatoes genetically engineered to have enriched flavonoid content?
Flavonoids are secondary plant metabolites thought to play an important role in reducing risks for cardiovascular diseases. So, scientists came up with a tomato cultivar with richer flavonoid content by inserting […]
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