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Friday, November 20, 2009

U.S. Attorney News Release: Camano Island Man Indicted for Scheme to Steal and Sell Diabetic Supplies, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PT

Five Crowns Marketing Voluntarily Recalling Pantaloupes Packed under the Majesty Label Because of a Potential Health Risk Due to Possible Contamination of Salmo, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:02 PM PT

Superior Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens in Fish Product, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT

New method to measure snow, vegetation moisture with GPS may benefit farmers, meteorologists, University of Colorado at Boulder, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT

Service Smoked Fish Corp. Recalls Smoked Nova Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 AM PT

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mislabeled Fresh & Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 AM PT

Thursday, November 19, 2009

New maize map to aid plant breeding efforts, University of California - Davis, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT

New map of variation in maize genetics holds promise for developing new varieties, Cornell University, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT

FDA Takes Action Against Maryland Veal Calf Dealer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

Maize cell wall genes identified, giving boost to biofuel research, Purdue University, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT

ORNL, Los Alamos pioneer new approach to assist scientists, farmers, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT

Microorganism may provide key to combating giant salvinia throughout Louisiana, Louisiana Tech University, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT

Reference genome of maize, most important US crop, is published by team co-led by CSHL scientists, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

U of M plant scientist uncovers clues to yield-boosting quirks of corn genome, University of Minnesota, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Scientists at UA, collaborating institutions decode maize genome, University of Arizona, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

PLoS Genetics 2009 maize genome collection, Public Library of Science, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Sweet corn story begins in UW-Madison lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Like humans, ants use bacteria to make their gardens grow, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

After mastodons and mammoths, a transformed landscape, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Amaizing: Corn genome decoded, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Nassau Candy Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert Because Of Possible Undeclared Allergens on their Tasty Dish Snack Tubs of Chocolate Almonds, Chocolate Raisins and, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT

FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Web site Operators, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT

New antioxidant compounds have been identified in foods such as olive oil, honey and nuts, University of Granada, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT

Let them eat snail, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 7:17:17 AM PT

The benefits of stress ... in plants, American Journal of Botany, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

FDA Takes Action Against Dairy Farm and Owner, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

Scientists unravel evolution of highly toxic box jellyfish, NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT

FDA Announces New Warning on Plavix: Avoid Use with Prilosec/Prilosec OTC, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Women at risk from vitamin A deficiency, Newcastle University, Posted 9:19:02 PM PT

SNACKS ON RACKS, INC. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert because of Undeclared Allergens in Their Gourmet Snacks Pack Product Line, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 4:21:01 PM PT

Experts: Failure to focus on farming will undermine global climate agreement and increase hunger, Burness Communications, Posted 4:17:02 PM PT

Is 80-year-old mistake leading to first species to be fished to extinction?, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:02 PM PT

FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Long-Term Pain Relief after Shingles Attacks, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

RockHard Laboratories Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend marketed as Dietary Supplement, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

Study: Sea stars bulk up to beat the heat, University of Chicago Press Journals, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT

Cardiovascular Systems Initiates Voluntary Recall of ViperSheathTM Sheath Introducer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PT

Canadians finding it tough to shake the salt habit, University of Alberta, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT

FDA and Everyday Health Collaborate to Expand Reach of Consumer Health Information, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT

Spotting evidence of directed percolation, American Physical Society, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT

Alternative animal feed part of global fisheries crisis fix: UBC study, University of British Columbia, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT

Monday, November 16, 2009

Bacterial 'ropes' tie down shifting Southwest, Arizona State University, Posted 5:17:02 PM PT

FDA Approves Additional Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT

Plants prefer their kin, but crowd out competition when sharing a pot with strangers, McMaster University, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT

Protecting the future: How plant stem cells guard against genetic damage, Norwich BioScience Institutes, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT

Ancient high-altitude trees grow faster as temperatures rise, University of Arizona, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT

K-State researchers studying link between climate change and cattle nutritional stress, Kansas State University, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT

Volatile gas could turn Rwandan lake into a freshwater time bomb, Rochester Institute of Technology, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT

Penguins and sea lions help produce new atlas, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT

FDA Expands Use of CSL Limited’s Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines to Infants and Children, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT

Skin color gives clues to health, Springer, Posted 8:19:43 AM PT

U.S. Attorney News Release: Operators of Burien Salon Plead Guilty in Case Involving Bribe and Illegal Import of Cosmetic Equipment, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 AM PT

U.S. Attorney News Release: Computer Salesman Pleads Guilty to Misbranding a Drug and Copyright Infringement, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:02 AM PT

Sunday, November 15, 2009

New study links vitamin D deficiency to cardiovascular disease and death, Intermountain Medical Center, Posted 9:19:16 PM PT

MIT scientists pinpoint origin of dissolved arsenic in Bangladesh drinking water, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmenta, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Cardiac Science Notifies AED Customers of Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PT

Friday, November 13, 2009

New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

FDA Approves Lysteda to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

IDS Sports Conducts a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, and Ripped Tabs TR, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT

Conagra Foods Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on a Limited Number of 15 oz. Tubs of Blue Bonnet Light Spread, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT

FDA Statement on Vibrio Vulnificus in Raw Oysters, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT

FDA Clears First Rapid Test for Bacterial Contamination in Pooled Platelets, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:01 AM PT

GMP Herbal Products, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of a Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:01 AM PT

FDA To Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PT

Thursday, November 12, 2009

New insights into the physiology of cockroaches, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PT

FDA Expands Approved Use of H1N1 Vaccines to Include Infants and Children, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:02 PM PT

Synthes USA, Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement - Class I Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PT

Harvard nutrition expert offers family physician group no-cost alternative to funding from Coca-Cola, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 12:19:14 PM PT

California Academy of Sciences becomes first aquarium in US to breed dwarf cuttlefish, California Academy of Sciences, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Consumption of certain fish during pregnancy associated with poorer cognitive performance, University of Granada, Posted 8:19:14 AM PT

New water management tool may help ease effects of drought, North Carolina State University, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT

DNA barcodes: Creative new uses span health, fraud, smuggling, history, more, HOME, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT

Coffee break: Compound brewing new research in colon, breast cancer, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications, Posted 6:19:16 AM PT

Behavior modification could ease concerns about nanoparticles, American Chemical Society, Posted 5:17:03 AM PT

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Earth's early ocean cooled more than a billion years earlier than thought: Stanford study, Stanford University, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT

New evidence that dark chocolate helps ease emotional stress, American Chemical Society, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT

Teens less likely to wash hands when cooking, more likely to cross-contaminate raw food than adults, Kansas State University, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT

Amphibians as environmental omen disputed, Yale University, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT

California's ancient kelp forest, University of California - Davis, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT

Can a plant be altruistic?, American Journal of Botany, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

U.S. Attorney News Release: Health Care Professional Sentenced To Prison For Product Tampering, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 PM PT

FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation’s Healthcare Professionals on H1N1 Vaccine, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 4:21:02 PM PT

New fossil plant discovery links Patagonia to New Guinea in a warmer past, American Journal of Botany, Posted 1:17:21 PM PT

Iowa State University researcher discovers key to vital DNA, protein interaction, Iowa State University, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

In the war between the sexes, the one with the closest fungal relationship wins, American Journal of Botany, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT

FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation’s Doctors on H1N1 Vaccine, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 AM PT

Additive copper-zinc interaction affects toxic response in soybean, American Society of Agronomy, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT

Anisakiasis hazard varies depending on the origin of the fish, according to a study, University of Granada, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT

Monday, November 9, 2009

Edwards Lifesciences CardioVations EndoClamp Aortic Catheter - Class 1 Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 PM PT

The bizarre lives of bone-eating worms, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:03 PM PT

Ice cream researchers making sweet strides with 'functional foods', University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 2:19:12 PM PT

FDA Approves Drug Treatment for Rare Cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PT

Teenage obesity linked to increased risk of MS, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT

FDA Issues 2009 FDA Food Code, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT

Well-traveled wasps provide hope for vanishing species, University of Leeds, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT

Hospira Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Liposynâ„¢ and Propofol Products That May Contain Particulate Matter, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT

Wet ethanol production process yields more ethanol and more co-products, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT

Studies show marine reserves can be an effective tool for managing fisheries, University of California - Santa Cruz, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Indiana U. at APHA: Studies about health education for people with ID, stability balls at work, Indiana University, Posted 9:19:12 PM PT

Friday, November 6, 2009

Ants are friendly to some trees, but not others, University of Chicago Press Journals, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT

AIBS publishes Darwin articles open access, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT

Pointe Scientific Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent - Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT

Pathogen protection and virulence: Dark side of fungal membrane protein revealed, Virginia Tech, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT

Jelly Belly Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7.5oz cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT

FDA Warns Companies against Marketing Illegal Flavored Cigarettes, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 AM PT

Thursday, November 5, 2009

FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 PM PT

U.S. Attorney News Release: Doctor Sentenced for Writing Prescriptions Over the Internet for People Whom He Had Never Met or Examined, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 4:21:02 PM PT

FDA and FSIS Collaborate To Improve Tracing of Unsafe Food Products, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PT

PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley’s Beef Hooves, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PT

FDA Warns Consumers on Sexual Enhancement Products, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:01 AM PT

Coral reefs inspire rare consensus -- just save them, Oregon State University, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Airborne nitrogen shifts aquatic nutrient limitation in pristine lakes, Arizona State University, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Study reveals how plants and bacteria 'talk' to thwart disease, University of California - Davis, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

PTB Terahertz calibration satisfies US laser manufacturer, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Posted 7:17:21 AM PT

Lactose intolerance rates may be significantly lower than previously believed, National Dairy Council, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

TV bombards children with commercials for high-fat and high-sugar foods, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT

Singapore scientists join international study of 10,000 vertebrates' genomes, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT

Common plants can eliminate indoor air pollutants, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT

Hybrid bluegrasses analyzed for use in transition zone, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT

FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative that Targets Preventable Harm from Medication Use, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PT

Farmers' markets harvest new business, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Plentiful poinsettias without PGRs, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Study uses satellite imagery to identify active magma systems in East Africa's Rift Valley, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

An inexpensive 'dipstick' test for pesticides in foods, American Chemical Society, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Organic weed control options for highbush blueberry, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Tension on the grapevine, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Powerful pumpkins, super squash, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT

Conserving historic apple trees, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT

Centurion Medical Products - Premie Pack and Meconium Pack - Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 AM PT

Charleston Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Butter in Almond Cookies Produced for Dean & Deluca, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 AM PT

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Scientists are first to 'unlock' the mystery of creating cultured pearls from the queen conch, Florida Atlantic University, Posted 9:17:03 PM PT

Calm before the spawn: Climate change and coral spawning, Florida Institute of Technology, Posted 9:17:03 PM PT

Great wines come from great soils, American Society of Agronomy, Posted 9:17:03 PM PT

American Regent Expands Voluntary Recall to Include All Lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 15 mg/mL; 1mL Single Dose Vials, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:02 PM PT

Pelican Bay Ltd. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT

BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT

Daily dose of color may boost immunity this flu season, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT

For African violets, 'hands off' means healthier, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT

Pecan trees benefit from thinning technique, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT

Human clinical study finds benefits linked to XanGo Juice, Publicis Consultants | PR, Posted 1:19:17 PM PT

Sustainably grown garlic, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 1:17:02 PM PT

Laser etching safe alternative for labeling grapefruit, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT

Reflective film can boost profits for apple growers, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT

Sun or shade: Pecan leaves' photosynthetic light response evaluated, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Addressing obesity via the 'energy gap', American Dietetic Association, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT

ADA releases updated position paper on breastfeeding, American Dietetic Association, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT

Timber harvest impacts amphibians differently during life stages, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT

Study gives clearer picture of how land-use changes affect US climate, Purdue University, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT

U.S. Attorney News Release: Boca Raton Man Convicted in Nutritional Supplement Scam, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:01 AM PT

U.S. Attorney News Release: Bellevue Salon Owner Convicted in Connection With Unlicenced Cosmetic Treatments, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:01 AM PT

Monday, November 2, 2009

New study warns that climate change could create agricultural winners and losers in east Africa, Burness Communications, Posted 4:17:02 PM PT

FDA, JIFSAN Travel to Bangladesh to Teach Seafood Safety, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:02 PM PT

FDA Publishes Guidance on Diagnostic Tests for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

Half of US children -- and most black children -- will use food stamps, Cornell study reports, Cornell University, Posted 1:17:21 PM PT

FDA: Byetta Label Revised to Include Safety Information on Possible Kidney Problems, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT

North Atlantic fish populations shifting as ocean temperatures warm, NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT

Climate variability impacts the deep sea, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (UK), Posted 12:17:17 PM PT

Spider mite predators serve as biological control, Penn State, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT

Study of alternate bearing presents recommendations for citrus growers, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT

Cucumber genome published, University of California - Davis, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT

Data point to some improvements in China's environment, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Human clinical study finds benefits linked to XanGo® Juice, Publicis Consultants | PR, Posted 7:19:14 AM PT

First draft of the pig: Researchers sequence swine genome, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 3:17:02 AM PT

Robot fish could monitor water quality, Michigan State University, Posted 1:17:03 AM PT

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Allergy Alert on Possible Undeclared Soy Protein in32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, 32-ounce Kroger brand 36, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 PM PT

Alexia Foods issues nationwide allergy alert and product recall on its Alexia Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds frozen potatoes due to undeclared, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 PM PT

Pointe Scientific, Inc Expands Nationwide Recall of Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent (G7517), Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:01 PM PT

Friday, October 30, 2009

Cordis Initiates Nationwide Recall of CROSSOVERâ„¢ Sheath Introducer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PT

Pointe Scientific, Inc Issues Nationwide Recall of Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent (G7517), Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PT

FDA: Procter & Gamble Unlawfully Marketing Two Vicks Cold and Flu Medicines Containing Vitamin C, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PT

Lessons from oil industry may help address groundwater crisis, Oregon State University, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Heavy metals accumulate more in some mushrooms than in others, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT

Breakthrough in fight against Hendra virus, CSIRO Australia, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Mrs. Rios Corn Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT

FDA and WebMD Expand Consumer Health Information Partnership, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT

Scientists discover influenza's Achilles heel: Antioxidants, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:19:15 AM PT

Improved adhesive for products like transparent tape could benefit biofuels economy, Kansas State University, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT

Multicultural education focus of new UOG publication, University of Guam, Posted 6:17:21 AM PT

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

U.S. Attorney News Release: Stryker Biotech and Its Top Management Indicted for Illegal Promotion of Medical Devices Used in Invasive Surgeries, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:01 PM PT

Registration Closes Soon for FDA’s Second Annual Science Writers Symposium, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

Trees facilitate wildfires as a way to protect their habitat, National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), Posted 1:17:03 PM PT

Remotely operated vehicles and satellite tags aid turtle studies, NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity problems associated with low folate levels in pregnant women, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:19:16 AM PT

Maize research reduces poverty in west and central Africa, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT

Knocking nanoparticles off the socks, American Chemical Society, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT

Pop’s Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy on Undeclared Whey (Milk) in all Flour Tortillas, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT

Mortality rates reduced among children whose mothers received iron-folic acid supplements, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT

How do we fund plant breeding?, American Society of Agronomy, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT

Plenary lecturers share science and policy perspectives, American Society of Agronomy, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT

Expert to discuss phosphorus' impact on Gulf 'dead zone', American Society of Agronomy, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT

Rot-resistant wheat could save farmers millions, CSIRO Australia, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Accusure® Insulin Syringes, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 PM PT

When ants attack: Researchers recreate chemicals that trigger aggression in Argentine ants, University of California - Berkeley, Posted 5:17:02 PM PT

Ant fight!, BioMed Central, Posted 5:17:02 PM PT

Dining out in an ocean of plastic: How foraging albatrosses put plastic on the menu, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PT

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Accusure® Insulin Syringes, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT

UAB research could boost coastal economics with crustacean molting on demand, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 2:17:02 PM PT

Vegetables can protect unborn child against diabetes, University of Gothenburg, Posted 9:19:14 AM PT

URI nutritionist finds chewing gum can reduce calorie intake, increase energy expenditure, University of Rhode Island, Posted 9:19:14 AM PT

Poor in rural Oregon face 'double binds' when getting food, Oregon State University, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

Study finds chewing gum can help lower calorie intake and increase energy expenditure, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT

San Link Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (Fish)., Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT

San Link Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Vacuum Pack Dried Krasnoperka (Fish)., Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT

Propolis has proved to be a product with ability to have beneficial effects for health, Elhuyar Fundazioa, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT

World interest in Australian fishery impact test, CSIRO Australia, Posted 6:17:16 AM PT

The true North -- Strong when salt free, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Posted 3:19:13 AM PT

Monday, October 26, 2009

Losing while cruising to the store, University of Utah, Posted 8:19:14 PM PT

New study reveals first ever method to genetically identify all 8 tuna species, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:03 PM PT

FDA Approves New Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 4:21:01 PM PT

Mars Snackfood US ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED PEANUTS In Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection Ice Cream, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT

Ocean acidification may contribute to global shellfish decline, Stony Brook University, Posted 1:17:03 PM PT

Wild pigs and deer do not spread GM corn via feces or accumulate transgenic residues in meat, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 1:17:03 PM PT

AGU Journal highlights -- Oct. 26, 2009, American Geophysical Union, Posted 12:18:15 PM PT

Modified crops reveal hidden cost of resistance, Penn State, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT

Animals now picking up bugs from people, study shows, University of Edinburgh, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT

Moderate amounts of protein per meal found best for building muscle, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 10:19:15 AM PT

New studies explore connection between high stress jobs and GI disorders, American College of Gastroenterology, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Latest analysis confirms suboptimal vitamin D levels in millions of US children, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 9:19:12 PM PT

Mantis shrimps could show us the way to a better DVD, University of Bristol, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Friday, October 23, 2009

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Intravenous Antiviral Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 Influenza for Certain Patients, Settings, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:01 PM PT

Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Wheat in a Limited Number of Tubs of Breyers® Ice Cream, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:02 PM PT

Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Wheat in a Limited Number of Tubs of Breyers® Ice Cream, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT

Undeclared Sulfites in "Agro Sun Dried Fruits and Nuts Tropical Mix", Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 AM PT

Boys with urogenital birth defects are 33 percent more common in villages sprayed with DDT, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Sensing disasters from space, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT

Team led by Scripps Research and UC San Diego scientists reveals secrets of drought resistance, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Miscounting bioenergy benefits may increase greenhouse gas release, Michigan State University, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

Model microbial community for studying expanding dead zones characterized, DOE/Joint Genome Institute, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

New study predicts future consequences of a global biofuels program, Marine Biological Laboratory, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

UBC researchers find key microbial indicator of ocean health, University of British Columbia, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT

The white stuff: Marine lab team seeks to understand coral bleaching, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 9:17:02 AM PT

Nutkao Urgent Food Recall Due to Undeclared Peanuts, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 AM PT

Scientists of the UGR obtain a bioinsecticide to control the Mediterranean fruit fly, University of Granada, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT

Pesticides exposure linked to suicidal thoughts, King's College London, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT

American Dietetic Association supports IOM recommendations on school meal programs, American Dietetic Association, Posted 6:19:15 AM PT