Agricultural diversity can be an important driver of food security, but the magnitude of the contribution depends on the broader socio-economic and biophysical characteristics of the local farming system, according to a recently ...
Agriculture
Aug 26, 2022
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Rice bran, the outer covering of the rice grain, has high nutritional value and is a rich source of proteins, fats, minerals and micronutrients such as B vitamins, according to a study published in the open access journal ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 1, 2017
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Cadmium (Cd) can accumulate in the food chain, with serious impacts on human health and safety. Microplastics (MPs) such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) should be considered not only as a single pollutant but also as a ...
Ecology
Apr 12, 2024
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A diet rich in human food may be wreaking havoc on the health of urban coyotes, according to a new study by University of Alberta biologists.
Plants & Animals
Feb 25, 2021
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It may seem counter-intuitive to take health advice from a marketing professor, but when it comes to analyzing consumer data and its relationship to managing health issues such as diabetes, one University of Alberta researcher ...
Economics & Business
Apr 10, 2013
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A blanket ban on the trade of wild meat could create risks for nature and for human health, according to a new study.
Plants & Animals
Feb 23, 2021
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Better management on agricultural lands to reduce nitrogen losses to the environment costs only a fraction of what it provides. This could yield nearly $500 billion in societal benefits globally for both food supply and human ...
Agriculture
Jan 4, 2023
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Food is cultural, social and deeply personal, so it's no surprise that modifications to the way food is produced, distributed and consumed often lead to ethical debates.
Biotechnology
Jun 27, 2014
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A new study sheds light on how to better care for horses by evaluating the effects different feeding methods have on equine health and well-being, with the results published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.
Plants & Animals
Oct 11, 2023
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The concept of ecosystem services allows researchers to quantify the benefits that nature contributes to people into monetary units. A study publishing April 5th in the open-access journal PLOS Sustainability and Transformation ...
Ecology
Apr 5, 2022
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