News tagged with rice disease

Scientists make human blood protein from rice

Scientists at a Chinese university said Monday they can use rice to make albumin, a protein found in human blood that is often used for treating burns, traumatic shock and liver disease.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Red yeast rice may lower cholesterol

Two years ago, Chuck Jones of Yardley, Pa., had high cholesterol, but his medicine caused severe leg cramps that routinely ruined his sleep.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

At UC Davis, South Americans learn to help health, environment and industry back home

University of California, Davis, scientists are helping rice farmers in Uruguay stop polluting their waterways -- including drinking-water sources and a globally valuable nature reserve.

Chemistry / Other

created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0