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Latest Posts
Microbiomes at Work
A mini universe of microbes exists within and around each of us. As scientists begin to genetically sequence microbiota, they have discovered ways to enhance human, animal, and plant health.
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How will CRISPR impact our food?
CRISPR-Cas9 will soon surpass GMOs as the most influential gene editing technology for food production.
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The FDA’s Role in Solving a Foodborne Illness Outbreak
The United States has one of the safest food systems in the world— the CDC and FDA are here to make sure of that! We’ve examined the role of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, now we will
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How Does the CDC Detect Foodborne Illnesses, like E. coli in Romaine lettuce?
The U.S. recently experienced a multi-state E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce. Five people died and hundreds became sick from eating the contaminated lettuce. Though the infected romaine is no longer for sale
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What is the Farm Bill — and why should you care?
The Dirt: Yesterday, June 13th, the United States Senate met to discuss the 2018 Farm Bill. This bill affects the lives of all Americans, but many of us don’t even know about it. Furthermore, the Bill is incredibly comprehensive and can be difficult to understand. D2D...
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Dear Juice Press…
Dear Juice Press, your fear-based marketing tactics are hurtful to farmers and spread false information to uninformed consumers.
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How Much Protein Should You Eat a Day?
Do you rely on protein powder to supplement your meals? Your body might not need the extra protein as much as you think…
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A Stop Sign for Obesity?
Obesity is a global health challenge that requires action. Recently, Chile has adopted black stop sign labels to warn consumers of food products high in sugar, saturated fat, calories, and sodium.
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Genetic Engineering: The Future Insecticide?
The results of our survey on GMOs in Ag are in!
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