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New findings on benefits of “biofactors” in food

Extra virgin olive oil contains hydroxytyrosol, an important nutrient for cellular mitochondria.

Can what we eat help fix what ails us? Research increasingly suggests the answer is “yes.” Many foods contain biofactors — biologically active compounds — that may prevent and treat illnesses including asthma, diabetes and heart disease, according to new...

Posted on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

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Posted By: Janet L. White
Written by: Robin Meadows

Tags: biofactor (1), food (21), kale (2), nutrition (69), olive oil (7), phytochemical (2), preventive medicine (1), salmon (2), walnuts (3)

UC scientist says transgenic salmon is safe

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering approval of genetically engineered salmon developed by AquaBounty Technologies, a Massachusetts biotechnology company focused on improving productivity in commercial aquaculture. Paul Olin of the...

AqaAdvantage Salmon

Size comparison of an AquAdvantage® Salmon (background) vs. a non-transgenic Atlantic salmon sibling (foreground) of the same age.

Posted on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:19 AM

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Author: Jeannette E. Warnert

Tags: biotechnology (4), Genetically modified organism (2), salmon (2)

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