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Iowa State study finds corn bred to contain beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new Iowa State University study has found that corn bred to contain increased levels of beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A. The discovery gives added support to the promise of biofortified corn ...

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Researchers unlock key to iron-rich rice

On the back of a groundbreaking scientific discovery, researchers from Flinders University are pushing ahead with a plan to create super-rice that could potentially combat nutrient deficiencies in third-world countries.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Sep 23, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Increase of beta-carotene in corn improves human health

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Michigan State University researcher is among a team of scientists that have uncovered the mechanism by which the amount of beta-carotene, or provitamin A, is increased in corn, a finding that can help ...

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created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Worldwide mission to solve iron deficiency

A University of Adelaide researcher will lead an Australian project to help address the world's biggest nutritional deficiency – lack of iron.

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created Jun 11, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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