The findings pave the way for using biotechnology for the genetic manipulation of sugarcane to boost the production of second-generation ethanol

Freshly distilled, un-aged whiskey is filtered over the charcoal in a mysterious, but necessary step known as the Lincoln County Process

Genome editing techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas, could help to make agriculture more productive and environmentally friendly

Researchers have built an inexpensive electrospinning device partially using the popular children's toy Lego

Consuming a daily modest amount of high-fructose corn syrup accelerates the growth of intestinal tumors in mouse models, independently of obesity

Seniors who ate more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms a week were half as likely to have mild cognitive impairment

Higher egg and cholesterol consumption hikes heart disease and death risk

The researchers developed the extract over the last decade as a food colorant 

Intercropping with grasses is an effective and sustainable alternative to chemical treatments for maximizing blueberry yield

The findings lend credence to the idea that certain readily available, plant-based supplements might offer protection against dementia in people

Identification of genes responsible for sour taste in citrus fruit may enable the creation of new, sweeter varieties

Cocoa may offer an easy, safe approach to the persistent symptom, if confirmed in larger studies