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Tequila and cheese offer lessons for rural economies in developing world

Tequila and cheese may sound like the makings of an awkward cocktail party, but new research shows that they have a lot to tell us about efforts to boost rural economies around the world.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 14, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Ingredient in tequila plant may fight osteoporosis and other diseases

The plant that gave the world tequila contains a substance that seems ideal for use in a new genre of processed foods -- so-called "functional foods" -- with health benefits over and above serving as a source ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 23, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Tequila boom triggers social, environmental hangover in Mexico

New North Carolina State University research shows that tequila's surge in popularity over the past 15 years has been a boon for industry, but is triggering a significant hangover of social and environmental ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 13, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Tequila plant could help treat diabetes, osteoporosis

The agave plant, the key ingredient in Mexico's famous tequila, could help treat diabetes and osteoporosis, according to Mexican researchers.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 21, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2