Mold now associated with food quality
Is an oozing apple with fuzzy white mold better than one that is fresh and green a month after you bought it?
Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2020
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Artificial sweetener could someday provide cancer treatments with fewer side effects
Artificial sweeteners are used in diet drinks and foods but also could someday be used as treatments targeting carbonic anhydrase IX (CA IX), a protein associated with aggressive cancers. Although several drugs have been ...
Biochemistry
Jan 24, 2018
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Tracking wastewater's path to wells, groundwater
We often "flush it and forget it" when it comes to waste from toilets and sinks. However, it's important to be able to track this wastewater to ensure it doesn't end up in unwanted places. A group of Canadian scientists has ...
Environment
Jan 24, 2018
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Video: Is aspartame safe?
It's been around for decades and it's probably in your diet soda - for a little while longer anyway. PepsiCo announced recently it was removing the artificial sweetener aspartame from its Diet Pepsi products in the U.S. starting ...
Other
Jun 15, 2015
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How insects tell different sugars apart
Whereas humans have one receptor on their tongues that can detect all sorts of sweet things, from real sugar to artificial sweeteners like aspartame, insects have many receptors that each detect specific types of sugars. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 6, 2024
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Christmas can be hazardous for pets: What to look out for
Christmas is a wonderful time to relax with family and friends, both two and four legged. But it can be a scary and dangerous time for pets. Food, presents, decorations and even visitors to our homes can all become hazards. ...
Veterinary medicine
Dec 13, 2021
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New biological sensor detects hidden disease in potatoes
Despite advances in increased food production, half of all world's harvested food is lost due to rots caused by microorganisms. Plants emit various volatile organic compounds into their surrounding environment, which can ...
Biotechnology
Aug 23, 2022
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At least 13% of wastewater treated by Southern Ontario septic systems ends up in streams
The presence of artificial sweeteners has revealed that at least 13 percent of septic system wastewater from rural Southern Ontario homes eventually makes its way into local streams.
Environment
Feb 6, 2020
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Preventing pet intoxication
Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble when they unknowingly eat human medications or other common household items that are toxic ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 12, 2023
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