Sexing chicken eggs by scent
Fertilized chicken eggs can be sexed by "sniffing" volatile chemicals emitted through the shell, according to new work by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and Sensit Ventures Inc., a startup company in Davis. The work is published.....»»
Cell division in embryos: Not a textbook case of symmetry
As cell biologists, Université de Montréal professor Greg FitzHarris and his Ph.D. student Lia Paim are very interested in fertility and what happens inside the eggs and embryos of the mice they study in their lab. And sometimes, they spot somethin.....»»
First Chicken-Free Egg White Product Reaches US Markets
An anonymous reader quotes a report from New Atlas: One of the first products made using a novel animal-free egg white is now available in the United States. The unique macarons are the first to be made with an egg white protein that comes from engin.....»»
Scientists find ways to study and reconstruct past scents
In recent years, millions of people worldwide have suffered the loss of smell due to COVID-19. Even those who have avoided infection with the new coronavirus experience the world of scent differently now due to the very masks that provide protection.....»»
Environmentally conscious consumers more likely to buy chicken raised on insects or algae
Consumers who are environmentally aware will likely warm up to the idea of using alternative proteins like insect meal in poultry feed if they're given enough information about the health and environmental benefits, a new University of Alberta study.....»»
One of the Final Witcher 3 Easter Eggs Has Been Found After Nearly Seven Years
One of the Final Witcher 3 Easter Eggs Has Been Found After Nearly Seven Years.....»»
Superbug-Infected Chicken Is Being Sold All Over the US
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard in collaboration with The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, an independent not-for-profit news organization based in London: Campylobacter is America's biggest cause of foodborne illness, just ah.....»»
Chicken, turkey farmers struggle to keep birds safe from flu
Nearly 7 million chickens and turkeys in 13 states have been killed this year due to avian influenza, prompting officials and farmers to acknowledge that, despite their best efforts, stopping the disease from infecting poultry is incredibly difficult.....»»
Bird flu case found in southern Wisconsin chicken flock
The bird flu has been confirmed in a commercial chicken operation in Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday......»»
Air fryer breakfast cookies are super easy to make and pretty healthy
I'll be upfront: I am not a sweet breakfast person. Most days my breakfast is a fried egg on a corn tortilla. Or a runny egg over leftovers. Or just eggs with hot sauce. You get the picture. But I could see myself, every now and again, enjoyin.....»»
One step closer to artificial rhino eggs
To prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino, the international consortium BioRescue is attempting to create artificial egg cells from stem cells. A team led by MDC's Sebastian Diecke and Micha Drukker of Leiden University has now revealed .....»»
Pleasant-smelling wood oil not so pleasant for biting ticks, other pests
Cedarwood oil can be found in many consumer products—perfumes, soaps and deodorants among them. In addition to its pleasing scent, cedarwood oil also is prized for its insect-repelling and anti-fungal properties......»»
The only recipe you need for air fryer chicken wings
I freaking love chicken wings. If you know me at all, you know that about me. They are the perfect bar food, and bar food is my favorite food. I tweet about wings constantly. I eat them for work. Not joking, Buffalo Wild Wings holds a special.....»»
10 "Ted Lasso" Easter eggs even the biggest fans miss
If you think Ted Lasso is life...we agree.Senior Entertainment Editor Nicole Gallucci takes us through a still-underrated aspect of the show: its attention to detail (as shown by an impressive roster of Easter eggs scattered throughout its 22 episode.....»»
This Ancient Roman ceramic pot was probably a portable toilet, study finds
It's the first time parasite eggs have been found in concreted layers of a Roman pot. Enlarge / Rim fragments of a chamber pot being excavated at a Roman villa site in Sicily. (credit: R.J.A. Wilson) Ancient Roman archaeologic.....»»
A missing "motor" causes human eggs to fail
Human eggs often contain the wrong number of chromosomes, leading to miscarriages and infertility. A research team led by Melina Schuh at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Multidisciplinary Sciences has discovered that human eggs are missing an impo.....»»
Researchers devise sex-cell precursors with staying power
Human primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the early precursors of the eggs (oocytes) and sperm that are necessary to keep humankind alive and reproducing. Medical researchers attempt to study their function and development using models of these cells ca.....»»
Chicken salad recall issued over dangerous bacteria contamination
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can contaminate all types of foods. Once it shows up in routine testing, products are recalled from stores if the manufacturer still sells them. That’s what would’ve happened with Simply Fresh Mar.....»»
Humans and other primates have evolved less sensitive noses
Variations in the genes for the newly discovered scent receptors for musk and underarm odor add to a growing body of research suggesting that humans' sense of smell is gradually becoming less sensitive. Sijia Wang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences a.....»»
KFC"s Meatless "Beyond Fried Chicken" Gets Limited-Time Rollout Across America
Gizmodo looks at "Beyond Fried Chicken," KFC's newest menu option from Beyond Meat, reporting that it's been available in limited U.S. test markets since 2019, until a few weeks ago when KFC announced a "limited-time national rollout" across America......»»
Cultivated Meat Passes the Taste Test
In a blind tasting, meat grown from stem cells tasted just like chicken, but without the fat that makes chicken taste good. Renowned Israeli gastronome Michal Ansky knows her food. She’s a professional taster and a Master Chef judge.....»»