WVU scientists are working to combat a critical issue concerning piercing-sucking pests that serve as carriers of plant diseases

Closest to cow's milk in range of nutrients it offers

Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting was always assumed to be less damaging to milk due to its lower power consumption—but a recent study shows that assumption seems to be wrong

Research finds that women with low carbohydrate intake are 30 percent more likely to have babies with neural tube defects, when compared with women who do not restrict their carbohydrate intake

A research team has shown that it is possible to rapidly break down solid and liquid waste to grow food with a series of microbial reactors, while simultaneously minimizing pathogen growth

Rutgers study says most primates, including humans, can digest these critters

Why does this fad have staying power? Is it because the touted benefits are real? Or is that greasy, low-carb burger fried in snake oil? 

Researchers found enriching the diet of mice with the fermentable fiber inulin prevented metabolic syndrome that is induced by a high-fat diet, and they identified specifically how this occurs in the body

Unique genetics of wild Australian rice may help boost food security

Recent findings have implications for plant breeders and improving crop productivity in nutrient-poor soils

A high-salt diet reduces resting blood flow to the brain and causes dementia in mice

Researchers at the University of Illinois tested four blades to find the one that most efficiently cuts sugarcane