Eating tendencies of Brahman steers can affect meat tenderness
The dependence of residual feed intake on growth and tenderness of Brahman cattle, a common breed chosen for crossbreeding cattle along the southern U.S., including Texas, was the focus of a cattle feeding study published in Applied Animal Science......»»
Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat challenged as unconstitutional
Attorney: “Florida’s law has nothing to do with protecting health and safety." Enlarge (credit: Upside Foods) Florida’s ban on cultivated meat is being challenged in federal court in a lawsuit that was filed yester.....»»
Common equine painkiller disrupts assisted reproduction technique efficiency in mares
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that phenylbutazone, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly prescribed in horses, can affect the ability of a mare's egg cells—.....»»
The atmosphere in the room can affect strategic decision-making, study finds
The atmosphere within a group can influence the outcome of strategic decision-making, according to a new study co-authored by Bayes Business School (formerly Cass). The research is published in the Academy of Management Journal......»»
Lawsuit Attacks Florida’s Lab-Grown Meat Ban as Unconstitutional
Upside Foods, a leading cultivated-meat company, argues that the ban violates the US Constitution in several ways......»»
Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through new nanoparticle treatment
Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows......»»
Research shows that glossy black-cockatoos prefer to feed from trees growing in acidic soils
Glossy black-cockatoos are seed-eating birds that feed almost exclusively on the cones of drooping sheoak trees. However, counter-intuitively, they select trees that grow on the poorest soils found on ancient sedimentary rocks......»»
Another death in nationwide outbreak that spurred massive meat recall
The outbreak tally has increased to 43 amid recall of 7 million pounds of meat. Enlarge / A recall notice is posted next to Boar's Head meats that are displayed at a Safeway store on July 31, 2024, in San Rafael, California. (cr.....»»
Beyond Meat Is Stalling in the US. Europe Could Be Another Story
The once-hyped company is now the most prominent victim of a broader downturn in the plant-based meat industry......»»
More evidence on the dangerous attitudes of men who ogle
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has provided further evidence that men who frequently stare at women's bodies, rather than their faces, are more likely to harbor harmful attitudes and show tendencies that may lead to sexual assault......»»
Treatments for ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoebas Are on the Horizon
New drugs may help patients with life-threatening "brain-eating" amoeba infections.....»»
Statistical models show individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood
Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the extent to which affect, or mood, fluctuates in accordance with daily changes in air pollution, which can vary between individuals, according to a study published August 7, 2024 in the open-a.....»»
Disaster plant pathology: Solutions to combat agricultural threats from disasters
An often-overlooked component of natural and human-driven disasters is their potential to affect plant health and thus food security at domestic and international scales. Most disasters have indirect effects on plant health through factors such as di.....»»
Wrestling with bulls, meat-only diets and sex bans: How the ancient Olympians prepared
The Greek historian Arrian (c. 86–160 AD) said he appreciated the glory of victory at an Olympic games, but also warned it was very difficult to achieve:.....»»
Rape myths can affect jurors" perceptions of sexual assault, and that needs to change
In Canada, more than 34,000 cases of sexual assault were reported to police in 2022, representing a 38% increase from 2017......»»
New research sheds light on relationships between plants and insects in forest ecosystems
U.S. Forest Service researchers and partners published new findings on how leaf-eating insects affect forest ecosystems worldwide......»»
New compound found to be effective against "flesh-eating" bacteria
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal "flesh-eating" illnesses. The com.....»»
Communities can increase the prosocial tendencies of their authorities, study finds
A new paper by researchers at the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that policymakers are more likely to support "prosocial" policies in.....»»
A nose for earthy notes: Human odorant receptor for geosmin identified for the first time
Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct "earthy" to "musty" odor that can affect the quality of water and food. It is responsible for the typical odor that occurs when rain falls on dry soil. This odorant is produced by mic.....»»
7 million pounds of meat recalled amid deadly outbreak
Authorities worry that the contaminated meats are still sitting in people's fridges. Enlarge / Shelves sit empty where Boar's Head meats are usually displayed at a Safeway store on July 31, 2024, in San Anselmo, California. (cre.....»»
Our beef with "Big Meat": The power perpetuating Australia"s live export trade is at play elsewhere
Australia was once the world's largest exporter of live animals. But exports have declined in recent years......»»