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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Sugars from human milk could help treat, prevent infections in newborns - Tech and Science Post

Bacteria known as group B Streptococcus (GBS) are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis and stillbirth in newborns. Although GBS infections can often be treated or prevented with antibiotics, the bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant. Now, researchers have discovered that human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs)—short strings of sugar molecules abundant in breast milk—can help prevent GBS infections in human cells and tissues and in mice. Someday, HMOs might be able to replace antibiotics for treating infections in infants and adults, […]

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Weather,

Why autumn weather won't be the same this year

At the halfway point of August, fall is quickly approaching as schools are back in session. But warm temperatures and prolonged drought could hinder the traditional fall feeling of cool, crisp mornings with beautiful foliage on the trees.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Weeds AR Wild, Ep. 21: Arkansas and Wisconsin: What’s Weed Control Look Like? - Part 1 (8/4/21) - Arkansas Row Crops Radio

Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep21 Part 1. Dr. Rodrigo Werle, Extension Weed Scientist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the Weeds AR Wild podcast series this week with host Dr. Tommy Butts to discuss weeds and control strategies across our two respective states. Listen in to learn about weed control strategies from different parts of the U.S. and how although weeds may change, the battle against them wages on.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Pesticides, Organic, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition,

Kerala Agricultural University study finds pesticide residue in ‘organic’ vegetables

A study of vegetables conducted by the Pesticide Residue Analytical Laboratory (PRAL) of Kerala Agriculture University at the College of Agriculture at Vellayani in Thiruvananthapuram, has intriguing findings about pesticide contamination levels of the vegetables we eat. Of the 5.6% vegetables found to have pesticide residue from its sample, 11.2% were those labelled ‘organic’, and had traces of chemical contamination from pesticides and insecticides.

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