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Extreme Diets Can Quickly Alter Gut Bacteria

Posted in Medicine on 13th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

The study takes a first step toward pinpointing how these gut microbes, collectively called the gut microbiome, might be used to keep us healthy.

Hi-tech sensors aim to help prevent obesity

Posted in Medicine on 10th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

A range of hi-tech sensors that can measure food intake and activity in order to assess obesity risks is to be funded by the European Union.

Obesity is Inflammatory Disease, Rat Study Shows

Posted in Medicine on 9th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

Scientists have found abnormal amounts of an inflammatory protein called PAR2 in the fat tissues of overweight and obese rats and humans.

Stomach 'clock' tells us how much to eat

Posted in Medicine on 7th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

"These nerves are responsible for letting the brain know how much food we have eaten and when to stop eating".

Tongue electrode lets you taste virtual food

Posted in Hardware on 23rd Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

What if you could plug into your Oculus Rift and not only interact with food in a virtual environment, but also actually taste it?