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Vegetarian Genes? Scientists Say DNA Could Influence Your Chosen Diet
Your genetics might just help sway your veggie-eating habits, new research out Wednesday suggests. The study found a possible association between adopting a strict vegetarian diet and up to 34 different genes. Some of these genes affect brain function and how our bodies process the fats we get from our food, offering a plausible explanation…
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Influencer Cooked Her Own Cartilage in Bolognese Sauce and Ate It
What’s one to do with pieces of the body removed during surgery? In general, most of us don’t have to consider that question, as hospitals don’t usually hand off the human tissue, bones, or medical instruments that doctors remove in the operating room. Some patients, however, make the decision to take the pieces of their…
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This Plant-Based Salmon Looks, Tastes, Cooks, and Flakes Like the Real Thing
We can chalk up another victory for food scientists this month as Toronto-based New School Foods debuted a plant-based salmon alternative that delivers the experience of eating the fish — including the flavour and texture of a cooked filet — without needing you to consume any actual salmon.
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FDA Finally Says Lab-Grown Meat Is Safe to Eat
Lab-grown meat is one big step closer to grocery store aisles and your dinner plate. The Food and Drug Administration announced its first-ever rubber stamp for a cultured meat company on Wednesday. UPSIDE Foods completed the FDA’s pre-market consultation process, and the agency found no reason to doubt the company’s safety claims.