Cincinnati Zoo says premature hippo gets some mother's milk
The Cincinnati Zoo says a prematurely born baby hippo is getting some of her mother's milk.
Plants & Animals
Jan 27, 2017
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Testing breast milk for cannabinoids
With the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana spreading across the country, the drug's use is reportedly increasing among pregnant women. It stands to reason that many of these women will continue to use marijuana ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 11, 2017
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The chemistry behind amazing meringue and perfect cappuccino
Whether it's frothing milk for a cappuccino or beating egg whites into meringue for a pavlova or macaroons, you can thank chemistry for the reactions that make them possible.
Other
Dec 9, 2016
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New LED display lights help improve taste of milk, researchers find
New LED lights that are being installed in milk display cases across the country do more than just reduce energy bills—they also help milk taste better, Virginia Tech researchers have found.
Other
Dec 5, 2016
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Widespread evidence of prehistoric dairying discovered along the Mediterranean coast
An inter-disciplinary team of scientists and archaeologists have discovered widespread evidence of prehistoric milk production in southern Europe.
Archaeology
Nov 15, 2016
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Tasmanian devil milk found to have compounds with antibacterial properties
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in Australia has found that Tasmanian devil breast milk contains several types of antimicrobial peptides. In their paper published in the journal Scientific ...
Choline deficiency during pregnancy influences milk composition in sows
Choline is an essential nutrient that is used by the body in a number of ways. However, nearly 90 percent of adults do not get the recommended amount in their diets. For pregnant or lactating women, this is especially significant, ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 24, 2016
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Consumption of natural estrogens in cow's milk does not affect blood levels or reproductive health
Estrogen occurs naturally in cow's milk. Recently, there has been concern that consuming milk containing elevated amounts of estrogen could affect blood levels of the hormone in humans, leading to an increased risk of some ...
Other
Aug 3, 2016
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Happy hormone's calcium connection may make cows and humans healthier
Serotonin is best known for eliciting feelings of happiness in the human brain, but scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found the hormone plays a role in milk production in dairy cows—and may have health ...
Other
Jul 25, 2016
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Rapid, low-temperature process adds weeks to milk's shelf life
A rapid heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria present, extending by several weeks the shelf life of one of the most common refrigerator staples in the world, according to a Purdue ...
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Jul 20, 2016
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