News articles tagged with 'aflatoxin'
Sequencing the turkey genome
— 8 Sep 2010 12:18 | BiologyAn international consortium of researchers has completed the majority of the genome sequence of the domesticated turkey, publishing it in the online open-access journal PLoS Biology…
Virginia Tech researchers contribute to turkey genome sequencing
— 8 Sep 2010 12:00 | BiologyAn international consortium of researchers has completed the majority of the genome sequence of the domesticated turkey, thanks in part to the efforts of Virginia Tech faculty members…
Don't forget to eat your greens
— 26 Jan 2010 14:50 | HealthThe age old reminder to always eat your greens isn't just for kids anymore. Not only are the vitamins and minerals good for you, but eating greens could also save your life, according…
Chlorophylls effective against aflatoxin
— 1 Jan 2010 11:57 | HealthA new study has found that chlorophyll and its derivative chlorophyllin are effective in limiting the absorption of aflatoxin in humans. Aflatoxin is produced by a fungus that is a…
Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered
— 22 Oct 2009 09:21 | HealthA toxin produced by mould on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin…
Improved method developed to test carcinogen risk
— 19 Jun 2009 08:31 | HealthResearchers at Oregon State University recently completed the largest animal study ever done in the field of toxicology, and the findings challenge some basic concepts about how to…
Scientists battle against dangerous corn toxin
— 9 Apr 2008 12:20 | BiologyThe spiralling use of corn for food and fuel is creating heightened concerns about contamination of this staple crop with deadly aflatoxin. Produced by certain fungi that grow on corn,…
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