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Many Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Are Rancid – Here’s Why

Why is this mass oxidation occurring? And does it pose a health risk to consumers? Technology Networks asked one of the researchers behind a recent pivotal analysis.
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Cataloging the Mycotoxins in Plant-Based “Meats” and “Milk”

Ahead of her RAFA presentation, Technology Networks caught up with Professor Chiara Dall’Asta to discuss whether plant-based substitute products pose a mycotoxin risk.
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The Importance of Dietary Protein and Exercise for Skeletal Muscle Health

Skeletal muscle is a vital organ for maintaining health. In this article, we explore how protein feeding and exercise regulate skeletal muscle, the cell signaling pathways involved and how to maximize muscle mass for healthy aging.
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Reclaiming the Narrative for Black Scientists

This article highlights several inspiring men and women working across academia and industry who are breaking barriers and regaining ownership of their own narratives.
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Nearly 200 Potential Breast Carcinogens Detected in Food Packaging

By cross-referencing a database of tested food contact materials with a new list of potential breast carcinogens, researchers identified 189 breast carcinogens that have been used in food packaging materials on the market.
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Coconut Oil and Your Health: The Good and the Bad

A majority of Americans believe coconut oil is healthy. The thing is, according to many cardiovascular researchers, it isn’t.
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Westerners Still Don’t Want To Eat Insects – But Their Pets Don’t Mind

The pet food and agricultural sectors appear to find insect protein more palatable than restaurant diners do.
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A Holistic Approach To Investigate Climate Change and Marine Neurobiology

A new, state-of-the-art research center at the Scripps Institute for Oceanography, University of California San Diego, will offer a unique window into how climate change is impacting the nervous systems of marine life.
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Behind the Scenes: The Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Technology Networks spoke with the team behind a new documentary, “Hunt for the Oldest DNA” on the evolution and future of ancient DNA analysis.
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How To Test for PFAS: A Q&A With NIST’s Jessica Reiner

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Reiner to find out the considerations analysts should have when testing forever chemicals, how to prepare a sample and what the future holds for this burgeoning field of chemistry.
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