It's all in the genes: Researchers unravel genetic mechanism behind microbiome colonisation
A set of newly identified genes may explain how and why microbes are able to colonise our gut in a stable, say researchers.
Archives for August 20, 2013
UK joins Dutch in banning Dexaprine fat burner; FSA issues DNP warning
The UK’s medicines agency has followed its Dutch counterpart in banning the fat burner Dexaprine made by Californian firm iForce Nutrition.
Front of label QR codes reach retailers more than consumers, Doctor's Best finds
Supplement manufacturer Doctor’s Best learned some surprising things through the first six months of its front-of-label QR code education initiative. While it was aimed at consumers, it’s the retailers who seem to use it the most.
UK busts more contaminated Chinese herbal medicines; ‘We are fed up’ says industry
The UK has issued yet another contamination warning against Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) claiming to treat conditions like menstrual pain and hair loss – leaving the local industry exasperated at the seemingly endless litany of cases.
Could iron accumulation be at the core of Alzheimer's risk?
Accumulation of iron in the brain may be a key driving factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research using advanced brain imaging techniques.
Mo’ better supplements: Farah coach backs vitamins and amino acids
Mo Farah, the British track athlete who just bagged world titles in the 5000m and 10,000m in Moscow, takes amino acid and vitamin and mineral supplements his coach has said in defending Farah’s rising performances against doping accusations.
BioGaia probiotic shows dental health benefits: Clinical trial
Sucking on a probiotic lozenge may produce “significant additional clinical improvements” to scaling and root planing for people with chronic periodontitis, says a new study.
GSK reshapes Lucozade and Ribena as standalone business
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is restructuring its GB and Ireland consumer healthcare business with Ribena and Lucozade consolidated as a separate business under new management ahead of a sale.
Books
Can ramen be the saviour with food security in the soup
If you were asked to list Japan’s biggest export concepts, what would you say? Undoubtedly consumer electronics would be there; cars too - after all, the country has made the production of complex goods into an art form, regardless of the weight of the yen.