Engineers and scientists to examine antibiotic resistance in food chain from farm to fork

Growing evidence suggests that agricultural practices, especially widespread antibiotic use, could be contributing to the increasing antibiotic resistance problem in humans.

Scientists figure out how vitamin E keeps muscles healthy

Body builders have it right: vitamin E does help build strong muscles, and scientists appear to have figured out one important way it does it.

Fresh milk, off the grid

Even though much of the population in developing countries is involved in agriculture, food security is virtually out of reach.

Omega-3 fatty acids enhance cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults

A study of older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease found that those who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids did better than their peers on tests of cognitive flexibility — the ability…