Researchers from Ghent University succeeded in stabilizing folates in biofortified rice in order to prevent their degradation upon long term storage. They used two strategies: by linking folates with folate binding proteins ...
Biotechnology
Sep 22, 2015
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Direct detection of vitamin B7 in real sample is possible using the developed immunosensor without the need of sample pre-treatment. The immunosensor not only leads to shorter analysis time but also is a user-friendly approach ...
Other
Jul 13, 2017
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The mosquito-borne infectious disease malaria resulted in about 241 million clinical episodes and 627,000 deaths in 2020. In young children and pregnant women living in areas where the disease is endemic, a major cause of ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 28, 2023
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Fears of confirming stereotypes about pregnant workers as incompetent, weak or less committed to their job can drive pregnant employees to work extra hard, risking injury.
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2020
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A new study shows that 20 years after it was outlawed in Australia, workplace discrimination is still rife for pregnant women, especially those returning to work after maternity leave.
Social Sciences
Jul 31, 2023
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The wildfire season in western North America keeps setting new records and the outlook for the coming summer seems grim.
Environment
Jun 1, 2021
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A new study from Umeå University suggests that a relatively generous and egalitarian welfare state, like the Swedish one, can protect families against the effects of negative economic shocks.
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2023
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American voters overwhelmingly say they want government and industry to ensure the products they buy are free of harmful chemicals, and they are willing to pay more for it, according to a national online survey commissioned ...
Social Sciences
Oct 11, 2022
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With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems.
Environment
Jun 12, 2023
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The German government said Monday it is launching a campaign against deaths from heat waves that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
Environment
Jun 26, 2023
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