Degussa hoping for upturn in economy
German speciality chemicals firm Degussa is facing considerably lower profits this year as it fails to achieve returns on current activities.
Archives for August 12, 2003
A step towards drought-resistant crops
As global warming appears to be taking its toll and with German farmers alone predicted to lose up to 80 per cent of their crops due to the Europe-wide heatwave this summer, scientists from the University of Bonn in Germany claim to have identified a...
Ephedra marketers fail to improve image
Most online advertising of ephedra-containing supplements fails to meet standards set out by the Federal Trade Commission, report scientists, with many making misleading statements about their safety, use and efficacy.
Industry awaits changes to GMPs
Trade associations are urging FDA to revise its proposal for GMPs to reduce expensive testing in areas where quality is already controlled, and enforce stronger process controls.
Creatine to boost brainpower
Taking supplements of creatine, a compound found in muscle tissue, can significantly boost both working memory and general intelligence, according to researchers in Australia.
A 'healthier' milk for UK market?
UK dairy farmers are planning to market the controversial A2 milk, said to be better for the heart, and also claimed to help children with autism, according to a report.
S. America soybean production continues to climb
Both Brazil and Argentina continue to increase their production and export figures this year, reports the American Soybean Association, news which falls in line with forecasts that South America will become the world's main soybean producer over the...
New results show guggulipid extract fails to lower cholesterol
The plant extract guggulipid, widely used as an alternative to cholesterol-lowering drugs in Asia, has turned out to be no more effective than a placebo in clinical trials, report researchers in the latest edition of JAMA.
Creatine for more athletic brains
Taking supplements of creatine, a compound found in muscle tissue, can significantly boost both working memory and general intelligence, according to researchers in Australia.
Experts lend a hand in Unigen strategy
Plant extract supplier Unigen Pharmaceuticals has formed an advisory board of health experts to review the latest research, existing products and discoveries to help it plan future developments.