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Scientists discover new cause of Parkinson's disease
Frequent use of commonly used antibiotics is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. This is evidenced by the results of a study published by MedicalXpress, conducted by scientists from the Helsinki University Hospital. The study showed that the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, as well as drugs directed against fungi and anaerobic bacteria, contributes to an increase...
Brain cancer suppressed with a sugary substance from beans and meat
Scientists hope that soon this substance can be used to combat one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer - medulloblastoma. British biologists have slowed down the growth rate of medulloblastoma with the help of sugar IP6. It deprived cancer cells of access to critical nutrients. The results of the study were published in the scientific journal Nature Communications. “We hardly knew how the...
EU livestock farmers disagree with ban on red meat advertising
The European Commission is considering a ban on advertising of red meat, which should limit the negative impact of animal husbandry on the environment, human health and promote the humane treatment of animals. However, representatives of the EU meat industry consider such a decision unreasonable and capable of harming both the industry and consumers. Seven major industry organizations have address...
Brazilian scientists added chicken skin and poultry abdominal fat to sausages
A group of scientists from the Brazilian Federal University of Paraiba (Universidade Federal da Paraíba) proposed using chicken skin and abdominal fat in the manufacture of minced meat for sausages. The use of poultry by-products is a strategy for the development of food production, which is supported by economic, environmental, medical and other arguments. It was in this vein that the study of Br...
EU discusses ban on meat advertising
The European Commission is considering a ban on red meat advertising, which should limit the environmental impact of animal husbandry. However, representatives of the EU meat industry believe that in the long run such a decision will only harm farmers and consumers. Seven major industry organizations are asking Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski to give a clear answer to this situation as they beli...
Mint and geranium significantly improved the quality of chicken eggs
Korean scientists tested how common wild plants can be used in poultry farming to improve egg quality “Eggs are considered a “miracle food” because they contain about 40 proteins, including antihypertensive and bactericidal proteins, 18 different amino acids, including nine essential amino acids, a stable amino acid composition, an optimal ratio of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and no car...
By 2030, artificially grown meat will cost less than beef According to analysts, now the cost of cultivated meat can reach several thousand dollars. It is possible to reduce the cost of its production with the help of genetic engineering and reduce the co
By 2030, the cost of producing 1 kg of cultivated meat will drop to $5.66 (437 rubles) and will be less than the current wholesale price per kilogram of ground beef ($6.20 or 479 rubles). This was reported in a study by the Dutch consulting company CE Delft. According to her, now the production of a kilogram of meat from a test tube can cost in the range from $22 thousand to $149, depending on the...
Sustainable farming could cut beef production emissions in half
About 10% of the world's greenhouse emissions come from cow farming. The study found that emissions from beef production could be reduced by 46% through environmental remediation, better livestock breeding and improved cow feed quality. Livestock accounts for about 14% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the global economy, with 1......
What genes do Yakut and African cows have, but are absent from European ones?
Scientists from the Novosibirsk Institute of Cytology and Genetics (ICiG) and the Royal Veterinary College of London found out which genetic features made it possible to adapt to the cold of the northernmost cattle population, the Yakut cow, according to the ICG. Yakut cows, including those living beyond the Arctic Circle and able to withstand temperatures of -7......
Russia registers world's first vaccine against COVID-19 for animals
The world's first vaccine against a new type of coronavirus for animals, developed by scientists from Rosselkhoznadzor , has been registered in Russia. This was reported to journalists by the deputy head of the supervisory department Konstantin Savenkov. "The vaccine against coronavirus infection ( COVID-19 ) carnivores sorbed inactivated "Karnivak-Kov", developed by the Federal Center for Animal ...
Australian sheep breeders succeed in debunking the myth of wool as an allergen
Merino wool is now officially safe for people with asthma and eczema. Australian Wool Innovation funded a long-term study to protect the wool of Merino sheep. The findings have led the international certification body Allergy Standards Limited to officially recognize bedding made from merino wool as safe for people suffering from asthma and allergies. AWI's Fiber Advocacy Program Manager, Angus Ir...
China imposed sanctions against European citizens and organizations
View of the building of the Chinese Foreign Ministry China has imposed sanctions on ten EU citizens and four European companies for interfering in its internal affairs. This was reported on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. "The Chinese side has decided to impose sanctions on 10 individuals and 4 entities that grossly harm the country's sovereignty and interests, and maliciously spread ...