Special Seeds Change How Sheep Digest Food
Researchers fed dairy sheep different amounts of camelina seeds (a nutritious plant) to see how it affected their digestion. They studied the tiny bacteria …
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Growing Healthy Bacteria and Yeast Together to Make Natural Probiotics
Scientists discovered a new way to grow beneficial bacteria and yeast together using a special plant called halophyte. When they combined certain types of …
Read MoreWhy Some People React to Wheat and How Science Is Finding Solutions
Wheat allergies affect people differently depending on where they live, their age, and their environment. Scientists discovered that certain types of wheat …
Read MoreTurning Farm Waste Into Healthy Animal Feed
Farmers produce lots of leftover plant material that usually gets thrown away. Scientists are finding ways to transform these agricultural byproducts into …
Read MoreTiny Helpers in Honey: Bacteria That Could Change Medicine
Scientists are discovering that honey contains special microorganisms—tiny living things like bacteria and fungi—that could be used to create new medicines and …
Read MorePlant Foods Have Hidden Powers That Fight Aging
Scientists have discovered something surprising: certain compounds in plants that were once thought to be bad for you might actually help you stay younger …
Read MoreHow Wheat Bran Changes Horse Gut Health
Scientists studied how a special part of wheat bran called aleurone affects the digestive system of horses. They tested different feeds in a lab setting that …
Read MoreFermented Pumpkin Juice: A Tasty Way to Get More Probiotics
Scientists discovered that fermenting pumpkin juice with special bacteria and yeast creates a healthier, better-tasting drink. The fermented juice had more …
Read MoreSpecial Proteins in Milk Could Help Fight Disease
Scientists are discovering that milk contains tiny protein pieces called bioactive peptides that might help prevent and treat diseases without the side effects …
Read MoreWhole Grain Bread Types Have Similar Effects on Hunger and Blood Sugar
Researchers tested three types of whole grain bread to see which one keeps you full longer and affects blood sugar differently. They studied 44 healthy young …
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