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Breaking the myths about Botox

Botox is a natural, purified protein that relaxes the muscle when injected. The relaxation is targeted to the muscles in the face, which fades away wrinkle, scowl or knit the brows leaving residual wrinkles. Controlling these actions has the effect of preventing the formation of wrinkles or folds and makes…

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2022

JBT Acquires Germany-Based Food Processing Machinery Maker Alco

John Bean Technologies Corp (NYSE:JBT) has acquired Alco-food-machines GmbH & Co. KG, a further food processing solutions and production lines provider, for undisclosed financial terms. Alco was founded in Bad Iburg, Germany, in 1977 based on the idea of Heinz and Gertrud Algra to make the best machines in the industry, which…

Benzinga · Jul 1, 2022

France bans 'steak' and 'sausage' labels on vegetarian meats

France is to become the first EU country to stop vegetarian plant-based protein foods from describing themselves as "steak" or "sausage", in a bid to counter increasingly popular meat alternatives.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 1, 2022

Feeding insects to cattle could make meat and milk production more sustainable

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current levels. In particular, there will be increased demand for high-quality protein foods, such as meat and dairy products.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2022

Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot now or wait until fall? Two immunologists help weigh the options

While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time. This necessitates the use of booster shots that are safe and effective in enhancing the immune response against the virus and extending…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022

Lab-grown answers to food’s triple threat

A food crisis like few have ever seen could be the impetus for lab-grown and other food alternatives to thrive. But it won’t be without its own challenges.

360info · Jun 26, 2022

Thor star Natalie Portman's gruelling fitness regime to bulk up for Marvel role

The Oscar winner has bulked up for her role as a superhero in Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder and had to motivate herself to train during lockdown by downing protein shakes

Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2022

Scientists use tadpoles to identify new rare children’s genetic disease

An international team of researchers found that changes in a protein coding gene caused the rare illness.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022

Intellia's Gene-Editing Candidate Shows Durability In ATTR Amyloidosis

Intellia Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:NTLA) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) announced additional interim data from the Phase 1 study of NTLA-2001, in vivo genome editing candidate for transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis.  Intellia had said that at the highest dose level (1.0mg/kg), six patients had shown a 93% mean reduction in the toxic protein. In the new data,…

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2022

Kroger Plans Dairy Production Expansion - Read More For Details

Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) plans to execute a 35,000 square-foot expansion at Tamarack Farms Dairy to support the implementation of an aseptic milk line. Tamarack Farms Dairy serves about 160 stores in Ohio and West Virginia and provides products for Kroger's e-commerce channel.  The facility will be able to manufacture products such as half…

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2022